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03/22/2016

In Hip Hop History Today “Main Source released F What You Think” March 22, 1994.

F What You Think is the second and final album by American hip hop group Main Source. It was released by Wild Pitch Records in March 22, 1994, and it was shelved after Main Source broke up later that year. However, the album was re-released as a CD and double LP in 1999. Large Professor, one of the group’s founding members, left the group before the making of this album. On this album, Sir Scratch and K-Cut combined their talents with Mikey D, an emcee previously signed to Sleeping Bag Records, who demonstrates a raw voice and delivery. The song “Set It Off” includes verses from Jadakiss and Sheek Louch of D-Block before they became successful a few years later. In addition, there is a female emcee named Shaqueen who contributes to “Set It Off” and “F What You Think.” Only one single was released from the album, “What You Need” in 1993.

03/21/2016

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In Hip Hop History Today “Ms. Melodie was born” March 21, 1969

Ms. Melodie, who’s name was Ramona Parker was born March 21, 1969 – July 17, 2012. She was associated with KRS-One’s group Boogie Down Productions and was for a time married to KRS-One, until the couple’s divorce in 1992. She was described by Vibe as “one of the ladies who could sonically spar with the fellas, spit raw lyrics, rhyme from a female’s perspective, and hold their own. She was raised in the Flatbush section of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. She was the older sister of former BDP member Harmony. Ms. Melodie and the rest of BDP appeared in the Keenen Ivory Wayans film I’m Gonna Git You Sucka. Her only album, Diva was released the following year by Jive/RCA Records and was largely produced by KRS-One, with contributions from Sam Sever and the Awesome 2’s DJ Teddy Tedd. The single “Wake Up, Wake Up” reached the Top 20 of Billboard’s Hot Rap Singles chart; the music video to its follow-up single “Live on Stage” was a hit. Parker died on July 17, 2012 at the age of 43. The cause of her death was not revealed publicly. R.I.P. Ms. Melodie.

03/20/2016

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In Hip Hop History Today “Mannie Fresh was born” March 20, 1969

Byron O. Thomas, born March 20, 1969 professionally known by his stage name Mannie Fresh, is a rapper and hip-hop producer who is best known for his work with Cash Money Records from 1993 to 2005 and one half of the hip-hop duo Big Tymers. Mannie Fresh is currently signed to both Def Jam South and his own division company, Chubby Boy Records.

03/19/2016

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In Hip Hop History Today “Bun B was born” March 19, 1973

Bernard Freeman born March 19, 1973. He is professionally known by his stage name Bun B, he was one half of the southern rap duo UGK (UnderGround Kingz). He is also a guest lecturer at Rice University, located in Houston, Texas. He released his third official solo album, Trill OG, on August 3, 2010, which received a 5 Mic “Classic” rating in The Source magazine the first album in over five years to receive the honor.

03/18/2016

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In Hip Hop History Today “Queen Latifah was born” March 18, 1970

Dana Elaine Owens was born March 18, 1970, but better known by her stage name Queen Latifah. She is a rapper, songwriter, singer, actress, model, television producer, record producer, comedian and talk show host. She has long been considered one of hip-hop’s pioneer feminists. Her work in music, film, and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy Award nomination and an Academy Award nomination. She most recently hosted her own talk show, The Queen Latifah Show, which was canceled in 2014.

03/17/2016

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In Hip Hop History Today “Professor X died” March 17, 2006

Lumumba Carson August 4, 1956 – March 17, 2006, known by his stage names Baba Professor X the Overseer, Professor X, or PXO was born the son of Brooklyn-based activist Sonny Carson. Carson was a founding member of the Hip hop group X Clan and was featured in nearly all songs on the albums To the East, Blackwards 1990 and Xodus 1992, right before the group went on hiatus. He released two solo albums Years of the 9, on the Blackhand Side 1990 and Puss ’n Boots—the Struggle Continues 1993. Carson died from complications associated with spinal meningitis in 2006. R.I.P Professor X.

03/16/2016

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In Hip Hop History Today “Danny Brown was born” March 16, 1981

Daniel Dewan Sewell born March 16, 1981, better known by the name Danny Brown, is a hip hop recording artist from Detroit, Michigan. He is known for his individuality, being described by MTV as one of rap’s most unique figures in recent memory. In 2010, after amassing several mixtapes, Brown released his debut album, The Hybrid. Brown began to gain major recognition after the release of his second album XXX 2011, which received critical acclaim and earned him such accolades as Spin’s “#1 hip hop album of the year”, as well as Metro Times “Artist of the Year”.In 2013, he first obtained Billboard chart placement, with the release of his third album Old, which reached number 18 on the US Billboard 200 chart and spawned three singles, “Dip”, “25 Bucks” and “Smokin & Drinkin”.

03/15/2016

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In Hip Hop History Today “Nate Dogg died” March 15, 2011

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011, better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was a rapper and actor. He was noted for his membership in rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Warren G, 2Pac, Westside Connection, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Ludacris and Shade Sheist on many hit releases. He released three solo albums, G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2 in 1998, Music and Me in 2001, and Nate Dogg as a bootlegged album in 2003. Nate Dogg died in 2011 in Long Beach, California, from complications of multiple strokes. R.I.P. Nate Dogg.

03/14/2016

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In Hip Hop History Today “2pac released Me Against The World” March 14, 1995

Me Against the World is the third studio album by American hip hop artist Tupac Shakur. It was released March 14, 1995 on the Interscope Records label. It was his impending prison sentence, troubles with the police and Shakur being poor, which many believe might have contributed to Shakur’s artistic reemergence on record, as his material is believed by Steve Huey of Allmusic to have become markedly more confessional, reflective and soul-baring. Me Against the World, released while Shakur was imprisoned, made an immediate impact on the charts, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. This made Shakur the first artist to have an album debut at number one on Billboard 200 while serving time in prison. The album served as one of Shakur’s most positively reviewed albums, with many calling it the magnum opus of his career, and is considered one of the greatest and most influential hip hop albums of all-time. Me Against the World won best rap album at the 1996 Soul Train Music Awards.

03/13/2016

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In Hip Hop History Today “Common was born” March 13, 1972

Lonnie Rashid Lynn born March 13, 1972, better known by his stage name Common formerly Common Sense, is a hip hop recording artist and actor from Chicago, Illinois. Common debuted in 1992 with the album Can I Borrow a Dollar? and maintained a significant underground following into the late 1990s, after which he gained notable mainstream success through his work with the Soulquarians. In 2011, Common launched Think Common Entertainment, his own record label imprint, and, in the past, has released music under various other labels such as Relativity, Geffen and GOOD Music, among others.

03/12/2016

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In Hip Hop History Today “Run-D.M.C. released the single It’s Like That/Sucker M.C.’s” March 12, 1983

It’s Like That is a song by hip hop group Run–D.M.C. It was first released in 1983 on a cassette backed with the track “Sucker M.C.’s”. The release marked the start of Run-D.M.C.’s career and is widely regarded as ushering in a new school of hip hop artists with a street image and an abrasive, minimalist sound that marked them out from their predecessors. Both tracks were collected on the trio’s eponymous debut album in 1984.

03/11/2016

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In Hip Hop History Today “Scarface released The Untouchable” March 11, 1997

The Untouchable is the fourth album from Houston hip hop artist Scarface. Scarface debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart for the first time in his career with the album; in addition it peaked at the top of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for two weeks, giving Scarface his second #1 album there. The effort included the smash hit single, “Smile”, featuring Tupac Shakur, released shortly after the shooting deaths of Tupac and Notorious B.I.G.. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is the only single released by Scarface to go Gold.

03/10/2016

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In Hip Hop History Today “Timbaland was born” March 10, 1972

Timothy Zachery Mosley was born March 10, 1972 better known by his stage name Timbaland, he is a rapper, record producer, and songwriter. Timbaland’s first full credit production work was in 1996 on Ginuwine…the Bachelor for R&B singer Ginuwine. After further work on Aaliyah’s 1996 album One in a Million and Missy Elliott’s 1997 album Supa Dupa Fly, Timbaland became a prominent producer for R&B and hip hop artists. As a rapper he initially released several albums with fellow rapper Magoo, but later released his debut solo album Tim’s Bio in 1998.

03/09/2016

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In Hip Hop History Today “Notorious B.I.G. died” March 9, 1997

Christopher George Latore Wallace May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997, was 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, it 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. R.I.P.Biggie Smalls.

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