02/08/2016
In Hip Hop History Today “Lauryn Hill Covers Time Magazine” Feb. 8, 1999
The stylish Lauryn Hill Covers Time Magazine. She was also recognized this same month by receiving four awards at the 30th Annual NAACP Image Awards.
02/07/2016
In Hip Hop History Today “Big Pun died” February 7, 2000
Christopher Lee Rios better known as Big Pun was a rapper and actor, the first Latino rapper to attain Platinum sales status as a solo act. Big Pun emerged from the underground hip hop scene in The Bronx, New York. Pun’s lyrics are notable for technical efficiency, having minimal pauses to take a breath, heavy use of alliteration as well as internal and multi-syllabic rhyming schemes. Weighing almost 700 pounds Puns unhealthy lifestyle caught up with him as he suffered a fatal heart attack and respiratory failure. He died On February 7, 2000. R.I.P. Big Pun.
02/06/2016
In Hip Hop History Today “Kris Kross released Jump” February 6, 1992
“Jump” is a hit debut single by hip hop duo Kris Kross. It was released on February 6, 1992, as a single from their first studio album Totally Krossed Out. It achieved international success, topping charts in Switzerland, Australia, and the United States. Additionally, it was the third best-selling song in the US in 1992 with sales of 2,079,000 physical copies that year.
02/05/2016
In Hip Hop History Today “Vast Aire was born” February 5, 1978
Theodore Arrington III better known as Vast Aire was born February 5, 1978 Theodore Arrington III was born February 5, 1978, better known by his stage name Vast Aire, coming out of New York City. He is one half of the New York hip hop duo Cannibal Ox, which consists of him and fellow rapper Vordul Mega. He is also a member of the rap group Atoms Family. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York, then lived in Jamaica, Queens before moving to Harlem and becoming acquainted with the underground rap scene, performing in many clubs while still a teenager. He was once a part of the underground hip hop group The Weathermen.
02/04/2016
In Hip Hop History Today “Sir Mix-a-Lot released Mack Daddy” February 4, 1992
Mack Daddy is the third album by Sir Mix-a-Lot, and his first album with a Parental Advisory label. It was released on February 4, 1992, on Def American Recordings. The album is particularly notable for the hit single, Baby Got Back.
02/03/2016
In Hip Hop History Today “Ol Dirty Bastard released Brooklyn Zoo” February 3, 1995
“Brooklyn Zoo” is the debut single by American hip-hop artist Ol’ Dirty Bastard from the album, Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (1995). Ol’ Dirty Bastard was the second member of the Wu-Tang Clan to release a solo effort, behind Method Man. “Brooklyn Zoo” is Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s second highest charting single, behind Got Your Money.
02/02/2016
In Hip Hop History Today “Common released One-Nine-Nine-Nine” February 2, 1999
One-Nine-Nine-Nine is a double A-Side single by rapper Common. Each song is featured on Soundbombing II, a compilation album by Rawkus Records released February 2, 1999. The song “One-Nine-Nine-Nine” features an introduction by Talib Kweli, guest rapping by Sadat X and production by Hi-Tek. A music video was released for it, which also featured briefs cameos from Jeru The Damaja and Harold Hunter. Additionally, Rawkus Records featured it in their Best of Decade I: 1995-2005 compilation. Common’s vocals on the song were sampled in “Mic Like a Memory” by Cunninlynguists.
02/01/2016
In Hip Hop History Today “Big Boi was born” February 1, 1975
Antwan André Patton born February 1, 1975, better known by his stage name Big Boi, is a rapper, songwriter, record producer and actor, best known for being a member of American hip hop duo OutKast alongside André 3000. His work in the duo has produced six studio albums. Big Boi’s solo debut Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty was released in July 2010 to respectable sales and critical acclaim.
01/31/2016
In Hip Hop History Today “Blondie released Rapture” (Video) Jan 31, 1994
The music video made it’s U.S. television debut on Solid Gold on January 31, 1981 and not only became the first rap video ever broadcast on MTV, but was part of its first 90-video rotation.Set in the East Village section of Manhattan, the “Man from Mars” or “voodoo god” (dancer William Barnes in the white suit and top hat) is the introductory and central figure. Barnes also choreographed the piece. Much of the video is a one-take scene of Debbie Harry dancing down the street, passing by graffiti artists, Uncle Sam, an American Indian, child ballet dancer and a goat. Fab Five Freddy and graffiti artists Lee Quinones and Jean-Michel Basquiat make cameo appearances. Basquiat was hired when Grandmaster Flash did not show for the filming. The UK 7″ version of the song is used in the video.
01/30/2016
In Hip Hop History Today “Eazy-E Drops Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton” Jan 30, 1996
Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton is hip hop recording artist Eazy-E’s second and final full-length studio album on Ruthless Records. It was released posthumously on January 30, 1996. It contains the singles “Tha Muthaphukkin’ Real” and “Just tah Let U Know”. The album is certified Platinum.
01/29/2016
In Hip Hop History Today “Dr. Dre and Eminem Release Forgot About Dre” Jan 29, 2000
“Forgot About Dre” is a Grammy Award-winning single from Dr. Dre’s 2001, featuring vocals from rapper Eminem. The track reached No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 14 on the U.S. R&B chart, No. 32 on the U.S. Pop chart, and No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart. Released as the album’s second single on January 29, 2000, like “Still D.R.E.”, the song addresses Dre’s critics in a defiant manner, as Dre announces his return to the hip-hop scene and reminds listeners of his significant influence on the genre.
01/28/2016
In Hip Hop History Today “Camp Lo Releases Uptown Saturday Night” Jan 28, 1997
Uptown Saturday Night is the debut studio album from hip hop group Camp Lo, released January 28, 1997 on Profile Records and distributed through Arista Records. Camp Lo is a duo consisting of Geechi Suede (Saladine Wallace) and Sonny Chiba (Salahadeen Wilds).The album peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200 chart and spawned the hit single, “Luchini AKA This Is It”.
01/27/2016
In Hip Hop History Today “Twista Drops Kamikaze” Jan 27, 2004
Kamikaze is the fourth studio album by Chicago rapper Twista which reached the top of the US Billboard 200 album charts in early 2004 based on the success of the lead single “Slow Jamz”. It was released on January 27, 2004 & sold 312,000 units first week. The album has received generally positive reviews from critics. It is Twista’s first Platinum album and most successful to date.
01/26/2016
In Hip Hop History Today “Foxy Brown’s Chyna Doll was released” January 26, 1999
Chyna Doll is the second full-length studio album and third recording by American hip-hop artist Foxy Brown. The album was released in United States on January 26, 1999 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making Chyna Doll the first rap album by a female artist to debut at the number one spot on the Billboard 200. The album was later certified Platinum.
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