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05/21/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “The Notorious B.I.G. was born” May 21, 1972

Christopher George Latore Wallace was born May 21, 1972 better known by his stage names The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie or Biggie Smalls. Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. When he released his debut album Ready to Die in 1994, he became a central figure in the East Coast hip hop scene and increased New York’s visibility in the genre at a time when West Coast hip hop was dominant in the mainstream. The following year, Wallace led his childhood friends to chart success through his protégé group, Junior M.A.F.I.A. While recording his second album, Wallace was heavily involved in the growing East Coast–West Coast hip hop feud. On March 9, 1997, Wallace was killed by an unknown assailant in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. His double-disc set Life After Death, released 16 days later, rose to No. 1 on the U.S. album charts and was certified Diamond in 2000, one of the few hip hop albums to receive this certification. Wallace was noted for his “loose, easy flow” dark semi-autobiographical lyrics and storytelling abilities. Two more albums have been released since his death. He has certified sales of 17 million units in the United States. 

05/18/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Guru released the album Jazzmatazz Vol. 1” May 18, 1993

Guru’s Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 is a jazz rap album by alternative hip hop artist Guru, released on May 18, 1993 on Chrysalis Records. This album is one of the first albums to combine a live jazz band with hip hop production and rapping. It is the first such project to feature established rappers. Live backing is provided by a band that includes Lonnie Liston Smith, Branford Marsalis, Ronny Jordan, Donald Byrd and Roy Ayers. The album also features vocal collaborations with Carleen Anderson, N’Dea Davenport and French rapper MC Solaar. The variety of guest artists adds diversity and originality to each track, and gives the album a distinct jazz feel. Guru, quoted in the album’s liner notes, talked about his natural affinity for both jazz and rap. “Jazz’s mellow tracks, along with the hard rap beat, go hand-in-glove with my voice,” he said. Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 peaked at #24 and #91 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums and the Billboard 200 albums charts. The single “Trust Me” peaked at #50 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles & Tracks chart. In spite of the lagging American sales, Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 was a commercial success in Europe, where jazz was much more popular in the 1990s.

05/17/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Chinx died of a gunshot wound” May 17, 2015

Lionel Pickens born December 4, 1983 better known by his stage name Chinx (formerly Chinx Drugz), was a rapper from Queens, New York. He was a member of French Montana’s Coke Boys group and record label, which also consists of Cheeze, Flip, and Lil Durk. He was best known for his appearances on the Coke Boys mixtapes and the Cocaine Riot mixtape series. He died from a fatal gunshot wound after a drive-by shooting in Jamaica, Queens on May 17, 2015. R.I.P Chinx.

05/16/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Ice Cube released his debut album Amerikkka’s Most Wanted” May 16, 1990

AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted is the debut studio album by rapper Ice Cube. It was released after his acrimonious split from his former group N.W.A. It was originally released on May 15 , 1990. Primarily produced by Public Enemy’s production team The Bomb Squad, the album was an unexpectedly large critical and commercial success and remains one of the defining hip hop albums of the 1990s.

05/14/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Pusha T was born” May 14, 1977

Terrence Thornton was born May 13, 1977,he is better known by his stage name Pusha T and a hip hop recording artist from Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is also known as one half of hip hop duo Clipse, alongside his brother and fellow rapper Gene “No Malice” Thornton. He is the co-founder and co-chief executive officer (CEO) of Re-Up Records along with his aforementioned brother. In September 2010, Thornton announced his signing to Kanye West’s GOOD Music label and on March 21, 2011, released his first solo project, a mixtape titled Fear of God. He later released his debut solo album My Name Is My Name on October 8, 2013. 

05/13/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “De La Soul released De La Soul Is Dead” May 13, 1991

De La Soul Is Dead is De La Soul’s second full-length album, released in 1991. The album was produced by Prince Paul, whose work on 3 Feet High and Rising was highly praised by music critics. The album was one of the first to receive a five mic rating in the Hip hop magazine The Source.The album was also selected as one of The Source’s 100 Best Rap Albums in 1998. The album’s cover refers to the death of the “D.A.I.S.Y.” age, or a distancing from several cultures including hippies and the mainstream hip-hop. It is considered among many, as one of the best albums of the 1990s. 

05/10/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Craig Mack was born” May 10, 1971

Craig Mack born May 10, 1971 he is a rapper, who gained fame on Puff Daddy’s Bad Boy Entertainment record label in the 1990s. Although his first single was released under the name MC EZ in 1988, he is best known for his 1994 hit single “Flava In Ya Ear”, which was released under his real name. The remix of the single was the breakout appearance of The Notorious B.I.G., as well as one of the first solo appearances by Busta Rhymes. The success of The Notorious B.I.G.’s debut album Ready To Die overshadowed Mack’s early success on the Bad Boy label. Although Puff Daddy mentioned in a 1994 interview on MTV’s Yo! MTV Raps that he was working with Mack on his second album, which was to be released sometime in January the following year, this proved to not be the case. At the interview Mack himself was puzzled by the statement. Mack did release a second album in 1997, but none of the singles charted and Mack was unable to repeat his success. In an interview, Biggie Smalls says he appeared on the remix of Flava In Ya Ear for political reasons for Puffy. On November 26, 2012, Beazylife Distribution released a new Craig Mack mixtape Operation Why2K Hosted by B-Eazy through DatPiff.com. In multiple interviews, Craig Mack has stated clearly that for him the real joy in hip hop is moving the crowd from his delivery of rhymes and rhythms. He has noted that for him the hip hop tradition includes inspiring the crowd to get up and dance.

05/09/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Ghostface Killah was born” May 9, 1970

Dennis Coles was born May 9, 1970 better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, he is a rapper and a prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. The group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang 36 Chambers, the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success. Ghostface Killah debuted his solo-career with Ironman in 1996, which was well received by music critics. He has continued his success over the following years with critically acclaimed albums such as Supreme Clientele (2000) and FishScale (2006). His stage name was taken from one of the characters in the 1979 kung fu film Mystery of Chessboxing. He is the founder of his own label Starks Enterprises. Ghostface Killah is critically acclaimed for his loud, fast-paced flow and his emotional stream-of-consciousness narratives containing cryptic slang and non-sequiturs.

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