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03/08/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Gang Starr released Hard to Earn” March 8, 1994

Hard to Earn is the fourth album from the hip hop duo Gang Starr. It was released in March 8, 1994 and featured the singles “Mass Appeal”, “DWYCK” and “Code of the Streets”. Musically the album is constructed around a harder, more stripped-down sound that is distinctively less melodic than the duo’s previous work. Guest appearances on the album come from Group Home, Jeru The Damaja, and Big Shug. At the time, all were part of the Gang Starr Foundation, which made the album a stepping-stone for future DJ Premier-helmed projects by Group Home and Jeru. The single “DWYCK” also featured hip hop duo Nice & Smooth. Hard to Earn is also the duo’s first album to carry the “Parental Advisory” label.

03/06/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Beanie Sigel was born” March 6, 1974

Dwight Grant better known as Beanie Sigel was born March 6, 1974 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a former member/artist of Dame Dash Music Group and Roc-A-Fella Records where he had formed a close association with rappers Jay-Z, Freeway and other former and current artists on the Roc-A-Fella roster. His stage name comes from a street in South Philadelphia, the rapper’s former stomping grounds where he worked alongside Senior Durham in wilson projects. He has sold more than two million albums worldwide.

03/05/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Three 6 Mafia Wins an Oscar” March 5, 2006

On March 5, 2006, Three 6 Mafia became the second hip-hop group to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song with “It’s Hard out Here for a Pimp” (co-written by Frayser Boy). They were also the first hip-hop artists ever to perform at the ceremony. It was the second hip hop song to win an Oscar, after Eminem’s “Lose Yourself”, from the film 8 Mile (2002). Right before presenter Queen Latifah announced that they had won, she laughed, pumped up the audience and sang the chorus from the popular song.

03/04/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Grand Puba was born” March 4, 1966

Maxwell Dixon better known as Grand Puba was born March 4, 1966. An emcee best known as a member of the group Brand Nubian from New Rochelle, New York. In 2009, Grand Puba released his fourth solo album, Retroactive, featuring production from hip-hop veterans like Q-Tip, Large Professor, Kid Capri as well as his fellow Brand Nubians. Puba also appeared on the heavy posse cut “Fresh” together with Cormega, KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, DJ Red Alert and Parrish Smith of EPMD. On the song “Old School” by Tupac Shakur Grand Puba was sampled and used in the hook. The sample originates from Grand Puba’s verse on the song “Dedication” by Brand Nubian. 

03/03/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Damon Dash was born” March 3, 1971

Damon Dash born May 3, 1971 also known by Dame Dash is an entrepreneur. Dash met R&B singer Aaliyah in the summer of 2000 in New York and dated her until her death on August 25, 2001. Dash was formerly Jay-Z’s manager and business partner at Roc-a-Fella Records, and in 1999, he organized a tour for Jay-Z which made $19 million. However, their relationship diminished as a result of two subsequent events. The first was when Roc-A-Fella Records was purchased by Def Jam Recordings in 2004, after which Jay-Z agreed to take a job as Def Jam’s president. In the fall of 2005, Jay-Z bought Dash out of his stake in Rocawear. In April 2014, it was announced that Dash is also involved with Blind Debit, a fingerprint payment application being developed by Dez White. 

03/02/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “DJ Scott La Rock was born” March 2, 1962

Scott Monroe Sterling better known as DJ Scott La Rock was born March 2, 1962 in The Bronx, New York. Sterling met rapper KRS-One in 1986 at Franklin Men’s Shelter where KRS resided. The pair formed Boogie Down Productions with DJ Derrick “D-Nice” Jones, a cousin of the shelter’s security guard. The group’s 1987 debut album, Criminal Minded, is considered a classic of hip-hop. Shockingly, Sterling met a violent death in 1987. Bullets ripped through the side and top of his Jeep. Sterling was hit in the neck. Critically wounded and was driven to Lincoln Hospital. He was still conscious and talking and at first it was thought that his injuries were not life-threatening. However, Sterling died in the operating room within one hour of being shot.Two men were arrested and charged with Sterling’s murder but were later acquitted at the trial. Sterling was survived by his son that was an infant when he died, Scott Sterling Jr. R.I.P DjScott La Rock.

03/01/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “The Notorious B.I.G. Appeared on The Wake Up Show” March 1, 1997

On March 1, 1997, The Notorious B.I.G. appeared on Sway & King Tech’s Wake Up Show. 2Pac had died six months earlier and Sway asked Biggie to talk about his relationship with Pac and address some rumors that he had a hand in his death. Biggie expressed that he missed him more than most people did. Sway brought up the claim that Big stole from Pac stylistically: He replied with “He should’ve been happy for me more than anything else. He was saying I sounded like him, that’s crazy.” After the interview, Biggie freestyled for a few minutes, rapping verses from future Life After Death cuts “Long Kiss Goodnight” and “You’re Nobody. Tragically eight days later, on March 9th, Biggie was shot and killed. 

02/27/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “J Dilla released Welcome 2 Detroit” February 27, 2001

Welcome 2 Detroit is the February 27, 2001 debut solo album from Slum Village producer J Dilla. Welcome 2 Detroit was preceded by the 12″ single “Fuck the Police”, a cut which didn’t make the final album although it is considered to be among his best material. The album cemented J Dilla’s reputation amongst those in the know as a virtuoso beatmaker. Welcome 2 Detroit bears the name “Jay Dee” as well as “J Dilla”, and marks the first time Dilla who up until that point was still known as Jay Dee officially used the name J Dilla.

02/26/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “LL Cool J released Mama Said Knock You Out” February 26, 1991

Mama Said Knock You Out is a number-one hit single by LL Cool J from his album of the same name. The song famously begins with the line “Don’t call it a comeback/I’ve been here for years.” Before Mama Said Knock You Out was released, many people felt that LL Cool J’s career was declining; his grandmother, who still believed in his talent, told him to “knock out” all his critics. The song was produced by Marley Marl with help from DJ Bobcat along with LL. The single reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold February 26,1991.

02/24/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Lauryn Hill Wins Five Grammy Awards” February 24, 1999

On February 24, 1999 in hip-hop history at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium, Lauryn Hill made history by winning five Grammy awards, becoming the first rap/hip-hop artist to win Album Of The Year also becoming the first female solo artist to win five awards in one night. Lauryn Hill debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill won Grammys for Album of the year, Best New Artist, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Song, and Best R&B Album.

02/23/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Biz Markie released Goin’ Off” February 23, 1988

Biz Markie released his debut album Goin’ Off.The album was released by Cold Chillin’ Records, and produced by Marley Marl. The album was praised for it’s wit and humor. Big Daddy Kane wrote the lyrics of the album’s first five songs. The album also showcased Biz’s talent as a human beatbox on the song “Make the Music with Your Mouth, Biz”, and his skill in the game of dozens on the track “Nobody Beats the Biz.” One of his most widely known songs, “The Vapors,” was on the album.

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