Murder Was the Case is a 1994 short film and soundtrack album starring and performed by Snoop Doggy Dogg. The 18 minute film was directed by Dr. Dre and Fab Five Freddy and chronicles the fictional death of Snoop Dogg and his resurrection after making a deal with the Devil. The film’s title comes from Snoop’s song of the same name from his debut […]

Phenomenon is the seventh studio album by rapper LL Cool J. After the success of his previous release Mr. Smith, the same basic principles are followed here, with several R&B-influenced tracks, and a couple of more hardcore rap tracks. The album was certified Platinum, unlike Mr. Smith, which was certified 2x Platinum. The album is executively produced by Sean “Puffy” Combs and therefore features production from his […]

Halftime” is the 1992 debut single by American rapper Nas, released under his original moniker of Nasty Nas. It was originally recorded for the Zebrahead soundtrack album, released October 13, 1992, on Ruffhouse Records.[1] “Halftime” was produced by Large Professor and features samples of drums and vocals from “Schoolboy Crush” by Average White Band, horns from “Soul Traveling” by Gary Byrd, and the bassline from […]

Let’s see where this going This is Hip Hop Raised Me The Blog!!!Where is about The Knowledge, The Culture, & The Lifestyle!!! Where we celebrate the 47 years of the youngest genre of music which is Hip Hop!!!HIP HOP RAISED ME!!!! ——————————————————–Posted based on the “fair use” statute/ act. Strictly for Non-Profit and entertainment purposes […]

The Low End Theory is the second studio album by American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, released on September 24, 1991, by Jive Records. Recording sessions for the album were held mostly at Battery Studios in New York City, from 1990 to 1991. Largely produced by group member Q-Tip, it is a departure from the group’s debut album, People’s Instinctive Travels and the […]

Illadelph Halflife is the third studio album by American hip hop band the Roots, released September 24, 1996 on Geffen Records. It features a tougher and broader sound than their previous album, Do You Want More?!!!??! (1995). The album also contains integration of programmed drums and guest contributions by R&B musicians such as Amel Larrieux and D’Angelo, as well as jazz musicians such as David Murray, Steve Coleman, Cassandra Wilson, Graham Haynes. In 1998, the album […]

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below is the fifth studio album by American hip hop duo Outkast. It was released on September 23, 2003, by LaFace Records. Issued as a double album, its playtime of more than two hours is distributed over solo albums from both of the group’s members. Big Boi’s Speakerboxxx is a Southern hip hop album with a P-Funk influence, while André 3000’s The Love Below features psychedelic, pop, funk, electro, and jazz styles Speakerboxxx demonstrated more social […]

Reported by TMZ Like the rest of the world, Bobby Shmurda has little to no reason to celebrate 2020 — because he’s not getting out of prison just yet … despite high hopes he would be paroled.Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Bobby was denied parole after his interview with the Board last week. No reason was […]

Whut? Thee Album is the debut studio album by American rapper Redman; it was released on September 22, 1992 by Rush Associated Labels and Chaos Recordings, a dimension of Columbia Records. While taking place at Ian London Studios, North Shore Soundworks and Power Play Studios, recording sessions began in 1991 and continued into 1992. The album heavily features production from mentor and fellow Hit Squad member Erick Sermon, as […]

Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop is the debut album from hip hop producer-emcee Diamond D, released on September 22, 1992. The album features some of the earliest appearances from Diamond’s later D.I.T.C. partners Big L and Fat Joe, as well as his crew the Psychotic Neurotics. Although Diamond D handles the majority of the album’s production, other popular beat makers such as Large Professor, Q-Tip, Jazzy Jay, Showbiz and The […]

Runaway Slave is the debut studio album by AMerican hip hop duo Showbiz and A.G.. It was released on September 22, 1992 via Payday/London Records. Production was primarily handled by Showbiz, with the help from fellow D.I.T.C. crew member Diamond D on a couple of tracks. It features guest appearances from Big L, DeShawn, Diamond D, Dres, Lord Finesse, and also includes many interludes between […]

http://Www.thug.Com (stylized as www.thug.com) is the second studio album by rapper Trick Daddy, who previously released his debut album known at the time under the name as Trick Daddy Dollars and released after Based on a True Story. It was released on September 22, 1998 by Warlock Records and Slip-n-Slide Records. The album managed to peak at number thirty on the Billboard 200, the fifth-highest peak of […]

In Control, Volume 1 is an album by hip hop producer Marley Marl of the Juice Crew, released September 20, 1988 on Cold Chillin’ Records.The album compiles ten studio recordings by Juice Crew members and artists affiliated with Marley Marl. It showcased his style of hip hop production and sampling at a time when he became one of the first super-producers in hip hop […]

Project: Funk da World is the debut studio album by rapper Craig Mack, released September 20, 1994. The album was the second release on Bad Boy Records, following the Notorious B.I.G.’s Ready to Die by one week. Propelled by the success of the platinum RIAA-selling hit single “Flava in Ya Ear”, the album reached gold-RIAA sales status on February 22, 1995. “Flava in Ya […]

Originally, the album was reported to have debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200; however, due to incomplete Nielsen SoundScan reports, the album actually debuted at number eight,even though the album had produced no top ten singles. The album received four Grammy Award nominations, including Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 49th Grammy Awards. “Daydreamin’”, featuring Jill Scott, won Best Urban/Alternative Song […]

Professional Ratings BACKGROUND Unlike his debut album, which was solely produced by Marley Marl, Kane himself produced the majority of the album. Production was also provided by Prince Paul, Easy Mo Bee, Teddy Riley, Mister Cee, as well as Marley Marl. In character with his first album and many other albums of the day, It’s a Big Daddy Thing branches out into different styles, […]

S.D.E. (Sports, Drugs & Entertainment) is the second studio album by Harlem rapper Cam’ron. The album was originally titled “The Rough, Rough, Rough Album” and was set for a 1999 release, however the project was pushed back to 2000 and many new songs were recorded. The album was finally released on September 19, 2000, by Epic Records.[3][4] It features guest appearances from Destiny’s Child, Noreaga, […]

 it was reported that Jay-Z had gained ownership of Kanye’s first six albums upon purchasing the Roc-A-Fella imprint, with a narrative suggesting he had traded Ye’s masters to gain his own. In reality, it’s far more likely that Yeezy’s six albums in question were collateral damage in a larger business deal that transpired when Jay-Z sold […]

Ain’t a Damn Thing Changed is the second studio album by American hip-hop duo Nice & Smooth, released on September 17, 1991 via Rush Associated Labels and Columbia Records. Recording sessions took place at Unique Recording Studios and Power Play Studios in New York City. Production was handled primarily by Gregg Nice and Smooth Bee, except song “Paranoia” produced by Louie Vega. Ain’t a Damn Thing Changed spawned four singles: “Hip Hop […]

Man on the Moon: The End of Day is the debut studio album by American rapper Kid Cudi. It was released on September 15, 2009, through Dream On and GOOD Music, and distributed by Universal Motown Records. A concept album, narrated by fellow American rapper Common, it follows the release of his first mixtape A Kid Named Cudi (2008). Production was handled by […]

The Blueprint is the sixth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on September 11, 2001, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. Its release was set a week earlier than initially planned in order to combat bootlegging. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2001 at Manhattan Center Studios and Baseline Studios in New York City. Contrasting the radio-friendly sound of Jay-Z’s […]

Ante Up (Robbin-Hoodz Theory)” is a song by American hip hop duo M.O.P. from their fourth studio album Warriorz (2000). Seen as their breakthrough single, it was released in 2000 and reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. A remix of the song features Busta Rhymes, Remy Martin and Teflon.The remix CD includes an additional version which features Funkmaster Flex. Background and Compostion In an […]

The Blueprint 3 is the eleventh studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released September 8, 2009, on Roc Nation, through distribution from Asylum Records & Atlantic Records. It is the third Blueprint album, preceded by The Blueprint (2001) and The Blueprint2: The Gift & The Curse (2002). Production for the album took place during 2008 to 2009 at several recording studios and was handled by Kanye West, No I.D., The […]

However, the album received mixed reviews. The beats, created mostly by Wyclef Jean, were criticized for their blandness and unoriginality (with a fair amount of the criticism coming from Canibus), but lyrically, the album was praised. Tower Records referred to Canibus as “one of the most innovative new MCs in hip-hop. With Can-I-Bus, the debut album, Canibus […]

Stone Cold Rhymin is the debut album by rapper Young MC. It was released in 1989 on Delicious Vinyl and was later re-issued by Rhino Records. The album reached No. 9 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. The third track, “Bust a Move”, was Young MC’s biggest hit and is his best-known song, reaching No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the charts in Australia.His follow-up single, “Principal’s […]

Naughty by Nature is the self-titled debut album from Naughty by Nature, released on September 3, 1991 through Tommy Boy Records. It was a critical and commercial success, having been certified platinum on February 6, 1992, thanks in large part to the hit single, “O.P.P.”, which reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991. The album is now out of […]

Ghetto D is the sixth studio album by American rapper Master P, released on September 2, 1997 on No Limit Records and Priority Records. Samples “Bourbons and Lacs” “Sexual Healing” by Marvin Gaye “Gangstas Need Love” “Missing You” by Diana Ross “Ghetto D” “Eric B. Is President” by Eric B. & Rakim “I Miss My Homies” “Brandy” by The O’Jays “Make Em’ Say Uhh!” “Apache” by Sugarhill Gang “Funkbox […]

Don Cartagena is the third studio album by American rapper Fat Joe. The album was released on September 1, 1998, by Terror Squad, Mystic, Big Beat and Atlantic Records. Don Cartagena debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200, selling 106,000 copies in the first week.[7] The album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America Professional Ratings Track listing No. Title Producer(s) Length 1.”Courtroom Intro” Mack 10 1:03 2.”The […]

Game Theory is the seventh studio album by American hip hop band The Roots, released August 29, 2006, on Def Jam Recordings. The group’s first release for the label after leaving Geffen Records, the album was recorded by the Roots mostly using the Apple-developed software application GarageBand. A darker, grittier album with minimal emphasis on hooks in comparison to their previous work, Game Theory features a stripped-down sound similar […]

Conspiracy is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Junior M.A.F.I.A. (Including The Notorious B.I.G., Lil’ Cease, Trife and Larceny of The Snakes, Lil’ Kim, Nino Brown, Chico Del Vec, Kleptomaniac, Capone, and Bugsy). It was released on August 29, 1995 by Big Beat Records and Atlantic Records. The album is now out of print on physical formats, but is available to download or stream on […]

None Shall Pass is the fifth studio album by American hip hop artist Aesop Rock. It was released on Definitive Jux on August 28, 2007. MusicThe album features production by Blockhead, El-P, Rob Sonic, and Aesop Rock himself. Guest appearances include DJ Big Wiz, Cage, Breeze Brewin, El-P, Rob Sonic, and John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats. The album’s artwork was done by Jeremy Fish. ReleaseEditFollowing its release, None Shall Pass debuted […]

ATLiens is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Outkast. It was released on August 27, 1996, by LaFace Records. From 1995 to 1996, OutKast recorded ATLiens in sessions at several Atlanta studios—Bosstown Recording Studios, Doppler Recording Studios, PatchWerk Recording Studio, Purple Dragon Studios, and Studio LaCoCo—as well as Chung King Recording Studio and Sound On Sound Recording in New York City The record features outer space-inspired […]

Mama Said Knock You Out is the fourth studio album by American rapper LL Cool J. It was produced mostly by Marley Marl and recorded at his “House of Hits” home studio in Chestnut Ridge and at Chung King House of Metal in New York City. After the disappointing reception of LL Cool’s 1989 album Walking with a Panther, Mama Said Knock You Out was released by Def Jam […]

Scott Monroe Sterling (March 2, 1962 – August 27, 1987), known by the stage name DJ Scott La Rock, was an American social worker, hip hop disc jockey, and music producer from the Bronx, New York. He was a founding member of the East Coast hip hop group Boogie Down Productions Early Life Scott Sterling was born on March 2, 1962, in […]

I Need a Haircut is the third studio album by Biz Markie. It was released on August 27, 1991, on Cold Chillin’/Warner Bros. Records and was produced by Biz Markie and his cousin Cool V. The album was a minor success, making it to #113 on the Billboard 200 and #44 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums; however, the album forever changed the hip-hop industry because […]

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the debut solo album by American singer and rapper Lauryn Hill. It was released on August 25, 1998, by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is a neo soul and R&B album with some songs based in hip hop soul and reggae. Its lyrics touch upon Hill’s pregnancy and the turmoil within her former group the Fugees, along with themes of love […]

21 & Over is the debut album by West Coast hip hop group, Tha Alkaholiks. It is highly praised, and has been described as “the quintessential West Coast party album.”[2] It has ten tracks, timed at only about 35 minutes, but it contains three singles, “Make Room,” “Likwit” and “Mary Jane.” None of these singles reached The Billboard Hot 100, but […]

Home Field Advantage is the debut studio album by American hip hop group The High & Mighty. It was released on August 24, 1999 via Rawkus Records and was produced mostly by DJ Mighty Mi, but also featured production from Alchemist and Reef. It features guest appearances from Bobbito García, Cage, Defari, Eminem, Evidence, Kool Keith, Mad Skillz, Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch, Thirstin Howl III, What? What? and Wordsworth. The album peaked at number […]

A child prodigy, whom began rapping at a very young age in which led to an opportunity to be apart of a rap group named Point Blank. Fi Chief’s talents got him a record deal with Jeezy’s then known as Young Jeezy label called Young Gunz Entertainment which eventually turned into Corporate Thugz Entertainment. Fi […]

Cheryl “Salt” James has shared a never-before-seen poem sent to her by 2Pac from New York’s Clinton Correctional Facility in 1995. While serving his prison sentence for a sexual abuse conviction, the late rapper corresponded with the Salt-N-Pepa member via letters and penned a piece titled “4 What It’z Worth.” Well over two decades after his passing, Salt has unveiled […]

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) had a ton of platinum and gold certifications to give out this week, making for some new plaques for some of the biggest names in the game. On Wednesday (August 19), Big Sean, 2 Chainz and J. Cole were among the names who racked up, each receiving certifications for multiple records. Sean saw […]

The Shining is the third studio album by American hip hop producer and rapper J Dilla, who died February 10, 2006. The Shining was incomplete at the time of J Dilla’s passing and was posthumously completed. Discounting the instrumental album Donuts, The Shining was the first full-length solo release by J Dilla (featuring newly recorded vocals) since Welcome 2 Detroit five years earlier, and as such was highly anticipated. It […]

God’s Son has returned to reclaim his throne.  Nas linked with Hit-Boy on his new album, titled King’s Disease. The project is exclusively produced by the beatmaker. The album released on Friday and is also executive produced by Hit-Boy, as well as Gabriel “G Code” Zardes.  Hit-Boy first teased the album with Nas when he dropped a preview of their work together during his hits battle […]

12 midnight Pharrell Williams dropped a new song called ” Entrepreneurs” featuring Jay Z. The visuals were not your typical rap video. This had a different approach. It showcased a number of Black Entrepreneurs and a brief backstory behind who they were. The video was Calmatic who also directed Lil Nas X “Old Town Road” […]

As half of Heltah Skeltah, 1/8 of the Boot Camp Clik, and with a successful solo career in his own right, Sean Price (Brooklyn, NY) had a cult-like following, releasing critically acclaimed projects such as ‘Monkey Barz,’ ‘Jesus Price Supastar,’ and ‘Mic Tyson.’ Sadly, just two weeks before the schedule release of Songs In The Key Of […]

Eardrum is the third studio album by American hip hop artist Talib Kweli. The album was released on August 21, 2007, by Blacksmith Records and Warner Bros. Records. The album features guest appearances from Res, Jean Grae, UGK, Raheem DeVaughn, Roy Ayers, Kanye West, Norah Jones, Coi Mattison, Lyfe Jennings, will.i.am, Sa-Ra, KRS-One, Musiq Soulchild, Strong Arm Steady, Sizzla, Justin Timberlake and Marsha Ambrosius Eardrum scored 73 out of 100 from Metacritic based on “generally favorable reviews” Some than most reviews are average or mixed: Uncut gave it […]

Lauryn Hill spoke up after her daughter Selah Marley publicly addressed her childhood trauma in their household on Instagram Live last Monday (Aug. 10).In the since-deleted IGTV video, the 20-year-old model detailed the dual long-term effects of her father, Rohan Marley, not being around a lot as well as her mother Hill physically disciplining her and her siblings. […]

Lord Willin’ was the debut studio album by hip hop duo Clipse. The album was released on August 20, 2002 in the United States by Arista Records and Star Trak Entertainment. Recording sessions took place over a year, beginning in 2001. Production was handled by The NeptunesFollowing the shelving of their original debut studio album Exclusive Audio Footage by Elektra Records, long-time friends and collaborators The Neptunes signed […]

From Me to U is the debut studio album by American hip hop recording artist Juelz Santana. The album was released on August 19, 2003, under Diplomat, Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam. The album was seen as the introspective introduction of the rapper to mainstream entertainment. Following appearances on various street mixtapes and the success of The Diplomats, Santana was the second member of the group to […]

Battles were always apart of the Hip Hop culture. When Battle rap became trending it was always a question if Battle Rappers could out rap main stream artists. Then Hallow The Don called out Joe Buddens. Then Serious Jones returned to the URL to battle Math Hoffa which didnt end well. Then Cassidy vs Disaster […]

Ghetto Millionaire is the debut album by Royal Flush, released on August 19, 1997 through TVT Records.The album featured by production from various producers, including prominent hip-hop producers Da Beatminerz, L.E.S., Buckwild and Hi-Tek. The album reached No. 48 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 30 on the Top Heatseekers chart[5] in Billboard magazine. The album spawned two charting singles, “Worldwide” and “Iced Down Medallions”, the latter of which […]

Trap Muzik is the second studio album by American rapper T.I., released on August 19, 2003, through Atlantic Records and his newly founded record label Grand Hustle Records. Due to the poor sales on T.I.’s debut album I’m Serious (2001), T.I. asked for a joint venture deal with Atlantic Records or he be released from his contract; he was subsequently dropped from the label. In 2003, T.I. launched […]

The question of who killed Jam Master Jay, the D.J. for the pioneering rap group Run-DMC, has remained a mystery for nearly 18 years. But federal prosecutors on Monday afternoon announced the indictment of two men whom investigators have long suspected of participating in killing the D.J., whose real name was Jason Mizell, inside a Queens […]

Murda Muzik is the fourth studio album by Mobb Deep, which was released on August 17, 1999.  It features one of the group’s best-known tracks, “Quiet Storm.” It is also the duo’s most commercially successful album to date, for shipping over 1 million copies in the United States and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on October 26, 1999, […]

Stress: The Extinction Agenda is the second full-length album by Queens hip hop duo Organized Konfusion, released on August 16, 1994, on Hollywood BASIC.The group went outside its past self-production and got help from future star producers Buckwild and Rockwilder. The album features O.C. and A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip. The album’s tone is generally darker than that of its predecessor, with subject matter falling under the album’s […]

Teren Delvon Jones (born August 12, 1972),better known by his stage name Del the Funky Homosapien (sometimes stylised as Del Tha Funkee Homosapien) or Sir DZL, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter, and singer. 1990–1997: Early life and beginnings Born in Oakland, California, he is the cousin of seminal west coast rapper Ice Cube, and began his career writing lyrics for Ice Cube’s group Da […]

Anthony L. Ray (born August 12, 1963), better known by his stage name Sir Mix-a-Lot, is an American rapper, songwriter, and recording producer. He is best known for his 1992 hit song “Baby Got Back”, which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.Anthony Ray was born on August 12, 1963, in Auburn, Washington, a suburb of Seattle, and […]

QU Amazen Most & Bottemline are two veteran Queens NY mc’s who both have been grinding independently on the underground NYC circuit. In early 2018 the two artist from seperate indie labels dropped a series of freestyles which eventually led to a joint album entitled “95 VIBES”.Released mid July of 2020 this project contains 15 original produced tracks […]

26 years ago today, the Gravediggaz released their debut album 6 Feet Deep under Island Records. It was primarily produced by Prince Paul, who provided the album with a sound that was noticeably darker than anything he had done before. The lyrics mix black humor with criticism regarding the music industry, cartoonish violence & esoteric […]

Yo! MTV Raps is a two-hour television music video program, which first aired on MTV Europe from 1987 to mid-90s and on MTV US from August 1988 to August 1995. The program (created by Ted Demme and Peter Dougherty) was the first hip hop music show on the network, based on the original MTV Europe show, aired one year earlier. Yo! MTV Raps produced a mix of rap videos, interviews with […]

In the latest mogul move from Jay-Z, the hip hop icon and activist has teamed up with Long Island University through his company, Roc Nation, to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports, & Entertainment. According to StarTribune, the school will be located in Jay’s hometown of Brooklyn and offer undergraduate programs in a wide variety […]

Recently Chris Rivers the son of the late great Big Pun took to instagram to warn journalists, interviewers alike. That is no longer answering questions about his father Big Pun or Fat Joe. He feels he’s been answering the same questions since the beginning of his career only for his words to be edited or […]

Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told is the third studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg; it was released by No Limit Records on August 4, 1998 in the United States. It is his first album following his departure from Death Row Records in early 1998. It was also his first album to be released under a slight change to […]