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Mobb Deep – “The Infamous”
- By Mac Dee
- . Apr 25, 2025
- 4.133 Views
30 years ago today, Mobb Deep released his second studio album, “The Infamous,” on April 25, 1995. The album features guest appearances by Nas, Raekwon,

Nas – “I Am…”
- By Mac Dee
- . Apr 6, 2025
- 4.347 Views
26 years ago today, Nas released his third studio album, “I Am…,” on April 6, 1999. The album incorporates a mix of hardcore Hip-Hop and storytelling,

Gang Starr – “Moment Of Truth”
- By Mac Dee
- . Mar 31, 2025
- 4.446 Views
27 years ago today, Gang Starr released their 5th studio album, “Moment Of Truth,” on March 31, 1998 following a four-year hiatus. It is widely

Kendrick Lamar – “To Pimp A Butterfly”
- By Mac Dee
- . Mar 15, 2025
- 4.231 Views
10 years ago today, Kendrick Lamar released his third studio album, “To Pimp A Butterfly,” on March 15, 2015. The project features production from Sounwave, Terrace

2Pac – “Me Against The World”
- By Mac Dee
- . Mar 14, 2025
- 4.506 Views
30 years ago today, 2Pac released his third studio album, “Me Against The World,” on March 14, 1995. 2Pac draws lyrical inspiration from his impending

50 Cent – “The Massacre”
- By Mac Dee
- . Mar 3, 2025
- 3.655 Views
20 years ago today, 50 Cent released his second studio album, “The Massacre,” on March 3, 2005. With production from Dr. Dre, Eminem, Scott Storch,

Eminem – “The Slim Shady LP”
- By Mac Dee
- . Feb 23, 2025
- 4.352 Views
26 years ago today, Eminem released his second studio album, “The Slim Shady LP,” on February 23, 1999. The project debuted at #2 on the

Fugees – “The Score”
- By Mac Dee
- . Feb 13, 2025
- 4.261 Views
29 years ago today, Fugees – consisting of Wyclef Jean, Pras and Lauryn Hill – released their second and last studio album, “The Score”, on

2Pac – “All Eyez On Me”
- By Mac Dee
- . Feb 13, 2025
- 4.003 Views
29 years ago today, 2Pac released his 4th and final album, “All Eyez On Me”, during his lifetime on February 13, 1996 via Death Row

50 Cent – “Get Rich Or Die Tryin'”
- By Mac Dee
- . Feb 6, 2025
- 3.554 Views
22 years ago today, 50 Cent released his debut album, “Get Rich Or Die Tryin’”, on February 6, 2003 via Interscope Records, Eminem’s Shady Records,

The LOX – “Money, Power, Respect”
- By Mac Dee
- . Jan 13, 2025
- 3.252 Views
27 years ago today, The LOX released their debut album, “Money, Power, Respect,” on January 13, 1998 via Bad Boy Records. The album featured production

DMX – “Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood”
- By Mac Dee
- . Dec 22, 2024
- 3.789 Views
26 years ago today, DMX dropped his second studio album “Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood” on December 22, 1998 via Def Jam

GZA – “Legend Of The Liquid Sword”
- By Mac Dee
- . Dec 10, 2024
- 2.999 Views
22 years ago today, GZA released his fourth solo studio album “Legend Of The Liquid Sword.” The project was released on December 10, 2002 and

Redman – “Muddy Waters”
- By Mac Dee
- . Dec 10, 2024
- 3.545 Views
28 years ago today, Redman dropped his third studio album “Muddy Waters.” The project was released on December 10, 1996 via Def Jam Recordings. Production

LL Cool J – “Radio”
- By Mac Dee
- . Nov 18, 2024
- 3.645 Views
39 years ago today, LL Cool J released his platinum debut studio album, “Radio,” on November 18, 1985 via Def Jam Recordings and Columbia Records.

Dr. Dre – “The Chronic 2001”
- By Mac Dee
- . Nov 16, 2024
- 4.223 Views
25 years ago today, Dr. Dre released his second studio album, “2001,” on November 16, 1999 via Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records as the follow-up to

Drake – “Take Care”
- By Mac Dee
- . Nov 15, 2024
- 4.352 Views
13 years ago today, Drake dropped his sophomore album, “Take Care,” on November 15, 2011. The album features guest appearances from The Weeknd, Rihanna, Kendrick

Young Thug – “Punk”
- By Mac Dee
- . Oct 15, 2024
- 3.112 Views
3 years ago today, Young Thug released his second studio album “Punk” on October 15, 2021 via YSL Records and is distributed by Atlantic Records

Soulja Boy – “Souljaboytellem.com”
- By Mac Dee
- . Oct 7, 2024
- 3.058 Views
17 years ago today, Soulja Boy released his debut studio album “Souljaboytellem.com” on October 2, 2007 by his Stacks On Deck (SOD) label, Collipark Music

MMG – “Self Made Vol. 3”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 17, 2024
- 3.646 Views
11 years ago today, Rick Ross released the third compilation album “Self Made Vol. 3” by MMG on September 17, 2013. The album features contributions

EPMD – “Back In Business”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 16, 2024
- 3.087 Views
27 years ago today, EPMD dropped their fifth studio album “Back In Business” on September 16, 1997. Production was handled by members Erick Sermon and

Usher – “My Way”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 16, 2024
- 3.679 Views
27 years ago today, Usher released his second studio album “My Way” on September 16, 1997. The album features guest appearances from Monica, Jermaine Dupri,

The Sugarhill Gang – “Rapper’s Delight”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 16, 2024
- 3.046 Views
45 years ago today, The Sugarhill Gang dropped their debut single “Rapper’s Delight” on September 16, 1979. Produced by Sylvia Robinson, “Rapper’s Delight” is credited

50 Cent – “Curtis”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 11, 2024
- 3.357 Views
17 years ago today, 50 Cent dropped his third studio album “Curtis” on September 11, 2007. The album features production from Dr. Dre, Eminem, and

Kanye West – “Graduation”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 11, 2024
- 3.783 Views
17 years ago today, Kanye West released his third studio album “Graduation” on September 11, 2007. It was primarily produced by West himself, with contributions

New Edition – “Home Again”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 10, 2024
- 3.146 Views
28 years ago today, New Edition released their double platinum sixth studio album “Home Again” on September 10, 1996. It is the only album to

2 Chainz – “B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 10, 2024
- 3.277 Views
11 years ago today, 2 Chainz released his second studio album “B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time” on September 10, 2013. It debuted at #3 on the

M.O.P. – “Ante Up”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 9, 2024
- 3.236 Views
24 years ago today, M.O.P. released their single “Ante Up” on September 9, 2000. The track is featured on the duo’s fourth studio album entitled

Mack 10 – “Paper Route”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 5, 2024
- 3.058 Views
24 years ago today, Mack 10 released his fourth solo studio album “Paper Route” on September 5, 2000. It features guest appearances from Techniec, Big

Big Sean – “Detroit 2”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 4, 2024
- 3.228 Views
4 years ago today, Big Sean released his fifth studio album “Detroit 2” on September 4, 2020. The project serves as a sequel to Sean’s
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