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  1. On This Day November 5 1986 – Too Short Released Raw Uncut And X Rated

    On This Day November 5 1986 – Too Short Released Raw Uncut And X Rated

    On this day November 5 1986, Too Short released Raw Uncut And X Rated, his debut studio album and one of the first major records to emerge from the Oakland rap scene. Distributed independently, the album became a street level success that helped define West Coast hip hop before it broke into the...
  2. On This Day November 3, 1987 – Kool Moe Dee Released How Ya Like Me Now

    On This Day November 3, 1987 – Kool Moe Dee Released How Ya Like Me Now

    On this day November 3, 1987, Kool Moe Dee released How Ya Like Me Now, a defining album in the golden age of hip-hop that showcased sharp lyricism, smooth production, and a confident new attitude. The record marked a major moment for the rapper as he transitioned from his days with the...
  3. On This Day October 24, 1985 – Krush Groove Soundtrack Released

    On This Day October 24, 1985 – Krush Groove Soundtrack Released

    On this day October 24, 1985, the soundtrack to the hip hop film Krush Groove was released, capturing the explosive rise of rap and urban culture during the mid 1980s. The album featured a powerhouse lineup of artists including Run DMC, The Fat Boys, LL Cool J, Sheila E, and Kurtis Blow, each...
  4. On This Day October 26, 1988 – Kid 'N Play Released Their Debut Album 2 Hype

    On This Day October 26, 1988 – Kid 'N Play Released Their Debut Album 2 Hype

    On this day October 26, 1988, hip hop duo Kid 'N Play released their debut album 2 Hype, introducing a fun and energetic style that helped bring rap music into the mainstream. Known for their upbeat lyrics, danceable beats, and positive vibe, Kid 'N Play stood out in an era when hip hop was...
  5. On This Day October 17 1984 - Whodini Released Their 2nd Album Escape

    On This Day October 17 1984 - Whodini Released Their 2nd Album Escape

    On this day October 17 1984, Whodini released their second studio album Escape, a defining record that helped bring hip hop into the mainstream. The album blended smooth electronic production with clever lyrics and strong rhythms, creating a sound that appealed to both rap fans and pop audiences...
  6. On This Day September 29, 1980 – Kurtis Blow by Kurtis Blow Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1980 – Kurtis Blow by Kurtis Blow Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1980 Kurtis Blow by Kurtis Blow was released. The groundbreaking debut album marked a major milestone in hip hop history, helping to bring the genre into the mainstream and paving the way for future generations of rappers. The album featured standout tracks like The...
  7. On This Day September 28, 1988 – MC Hammer Released His Debut Album Lets Get It Started

    On This Day September 28, 1988 – MC Hammer Released His Debut Album Lets Get It Started

    On this day September 28, 1988 Lets Get It Started by MC Hammer was released. The debut album marked the beginning of Hammer’s rise to fame and introduced his energetic blend of hip hop, dance rhythms, and infectious hooks that would soon dominate the late 80s and early 90s music scene. The...
  8. On This Day September 13 1988 – Power Ice T 2nd Album

    On This Day September 13 1988 – Power Ice T 2nd Album

    On this day September 13 1988, Power was released, marking the second studio album by Ice-T. Building on the momentum of his debut, this record pushed him further into the spotlight as one of rap’s boldest and most influential voices of the decade. Power delivered hard hitting tracks like I’m...
  9. On This Day September 5, 1989 – Stone Cold Rhymin’ Debut Album Released

    On This Day September 5, 1989 – Stone Cold Rhymin’ Debut Album Released

    On this day September 5, 1989, Young MC released his debut album, Stone Cold Rhymin’. The album arrived during the golden age of hip hop and brought a fresh, radio friendly energy to the scene. With a mix of humor, clean lyrics, and catchy beats, it struck a chord with both rap fans and...
  10. On This Day August 27 1987 – Open Sesame by Whodini Was Released

    On This Day August 27 1987 – Open Sesame by Whodini Was Released

    On this day August 27 1987, Open Sesame by Whodini was released. As their fourth studio album, it arrived at a time when hip hop was rapidly evolving and new sounds were taking over the scene. Whodini leaned into a harder funk influenced style, blending rap with R&B grooves and electronic...
  11. On This Day August 12 1988 – Public Enemy Performed at Rikers Island Prison

    On This Day August 12 1988 – Public Enemy Performed at Rikers Island Prison

    On this day August 12 1988, Public Enemy delivered a powerful and historic live performance at Rikers Island prison in New York City. In front of 250 inmates and around 100 journalists, the group brought their politically charged sound and raw energy directly into one of the country’s most...
  12. On This Day July 25 1989 – Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys Was Released

    On This Day July 25 1989 – Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys Was Released

    On this day July 25 1989, Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys was released, marking a bold creative leap for the trio and cementing its place as one of the most groundbreaking albums of the era. After their debut Licensed to Ill became a commercial smash, many expected more party anthems. Instead...
  13. On This Day July 20, 1987 – Too Short Released His Fourth Album Born to Mack

    On This Day July 20, 1987 – Too Short Released His Fourth Album Born to Mack

    On this day July 20, 1987, Born to Mack was released by Too Short, marking a turning point in the rise of independent West Coast rap. As his fourth album, Born to Mack was the first to gain major attention outside of Oakland and would set the stage for a long and influential career. Originally...
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  14. On This Day: July 4, 1986 - Walk This Way by Run DMC Climbed the Charts

    On This Day: July 4, 1986 - Walk This Way by Run DMC Climbed the Charts

    On this day July 4, 1986, Walk This Way by Run DMC was rising on the Billboard Hot 100, eventually reaching number 4 in the United States. The groundbreaking single also hit number 1 in New Zealand, proving its global impact. A reimagining of Aerosmith's 1975 rock song, this version fused rap...
  15. On This Day: July 4, 1989 - Boogie Down Productions Released Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop

    On This Day: July 4, 1989 - Boogie Down Productions Released Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop

    On this day July 4, 1989, Boogie Down Productions released their third album Ghetto Music The Blueprint of Hip Hop. Led by KRS One, the group used this release to strengthen their role in conscious rap, blending social commentary with powerful beats and a message rooted in education and...
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  16. On This Day: July 1, 1988 - The Fat Boys Release Coming Back Hard Again

    On This Day: July 1, 1988 - The Fat Boys Release Coming Back Hard Again

    On this day July 1, 1988, The Fat Boys released their fifth studio album Coming Back Hard Again, continuing their run as one of the most entertaining and innovative groups in 1980s hip hop. The album reached number 33 on the US Billboard charts and featured a mix of humor, beatboxing, and radio...
  17. On This Day: June 28 1988 - Public Enemy Releases It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back

    On This Day: June 28 1988 - Public Enemy Releases It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back

    On this day June 28 1988, Public Enemy released their second album It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, a landmark in hip hop history that raised the bar for both sound and substance. With Chuck D’s powerful delivery and the Bomb Squad’s dense production, the album blended politics...
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  18. On This Day: June 21, 1988 - Big Daddy Kane Releases Long Live the Kane

    On This Day: June 21, 1988 - Big Daddy Kane Releases Long Live the Kane

    On this day June 21, 1988, Big Daddy Kane released his debut album Long Live the Kane. A groundbreaking voice in the golden age of hip hop, Kane brought sharp lyricism, smooth delivery, and unmatched confidence to a genre rapidly rising in mainstream visibility. The album was produced by Marley...
  19. On This Day: June 12, 1989 - Heavy D and The Boyz Release Big Tyme

    On This Day: June 12, 1989 - Heavy D and The Boyz Release Big Tyme

    On this day June 12, 1989, Heavy D and The Boyz released their second studio album Big Tyme. Building on the momentum of their debut, the group delivered a confident and infectious blend of hip hop and R&B that showcased Heavy D’s smooth delivery, upbeat style and positive energy. Backed by the...
  20. On This Day: June 7, 1988 - EPMD Releases Strictly Business

    On This Day: June 7, 1988 - EPMD Releases Strictly Business

    On this day June 7, 1988, EPMD released their debut album Strictly Business. The album peaked at number 80 on the Billboard 200 but reached number 1 on the Top R and B Albums chart, marking a major entrance into the golden era of hip hop. Strictly Business introduced the world to Erick Sermon...
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