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LL Cool J – “Radio”

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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.

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Dr. Dre – “The Chronic 2001”

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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

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Drake – “Take Care”

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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

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Young Thug – “Punk”

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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

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Soulja Boy – “Souljaboytellem.com”

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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

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MMG – “Self Made Vol. 3”

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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

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EPMD – “Back In Business”

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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

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Usher – “My Way”

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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,

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The Sugarhill Gang – “Rapper’s Delight”

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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

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50 Cent – “Curtis”

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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

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Kanye West – “Graduation”

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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

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New Edition – “Home Again”

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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

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2 Chainz – “B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time”

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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

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M.O.P. – “Ante Up”

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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

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Mack 10 – “Paper Route”

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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

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Big Sean – “Detroit 2”

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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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Scarface – “Deeply Rooted”

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9 years ago today, Scarface released his eleventh studio album “Deeply Rooted” on September 4, 2015. The project features guest appearances from Papa Reu, Z-Ro,

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Travis Scott – “Rodeo”

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9 years ago today, Travis Scott released his debut album “Rodeo” on September 4, 2015. The album features guest appearances from Quavo, Future, 2 Chainz,

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Drake – “Certified Lover Boy”

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3 years ago today, Drake released his sixth studio album “Certified Lover Boy” on September 3, 2021. Its production was handled by frequent collaborators 40,