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  1. On This Day: May 29, 1987 - LL Cool J Releases Bigger and Deffer

    On This Day: May 29, 1987 - LL Cool J Releases Bigger and Deffer

    On this day May 29, 1987, LL Cool J released his second studio album Bigger and Deffer, a landmark in the golden age of hip hop. The album climbed to number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and secured the top spot on the R&B and Hip Hop chart, further establishing LL Cool J as one of the most...
  2. On This Day: May 27, 1985 - Too Short Released His Second Album Players

    On This Day: May 27, 1985 - Too Short Released His Second Album Players

    On this day May 27, 1985, Oakland rapper Too Short released his second studio album Players, continuing to build his reputation as a pioneering voice in West Coast hip hop. Known for his explicit lyrics, streetwise attitude, and signature laid back delivery, Too Short used this album to further...
  3. On This Day: May 22, 1987 - Dana Dane Released His Debut Album Dana Dane with Fame

    On This Day: May 22, 1987 - Dana Dane Released His Debut Album Dana Dane with Fame

    On this day May 22, 1987, rapper Dana Dane released his debut album Dana Dane with Fame. Known for his creative storytelling and smooth delivery, Dana Dane brought a theatrical style to the 80s hip hop scene. The album reached number 46 on the Billboard 200 and climbed to number 2 on the Top R&B...
  4. On This Day: May 17, 1988 - Run DMC Released Their Fourth Album Tougher Than Leather

    On This Day: May 17, 1988 - Run DMC Released Their Fourth Album Tougher Than Leather

    On this day May 17, 1988, Run DMC released their fourth studio album Tougher Than Leather, a follow up to their groundbreaking hit Raising Hell. The album reached number nine on the Billboard 200 and continued the group’s legacy as pioneers of hip hop, blending hard beats, aggressive lyrics and...
  5. On This Day: May 16, 1989 - Special Ed Released His Debut Album Youngest in Charge

    On This Day: May 16, 1989 - Special Ed Released His Debut Album Youngest in Charge

    On this day May 16, 1989, Brooklyn rapper Special Ed released his debut album Youngest in Charge, which showcased his lyrical talent and clever wordplay at just 16 years old. The album reached number 73 on the Billboard 200 and helped cement Special Ed’s reputation as one of the most promising...
  6. On This Day: May 15, 1986 - Run DMC Released Their Third Album Raising Hell

    On This Day: May 15, 1986 - Run DMC Released Their Third Album Raising Hell

    On this day May 15, 1986, Run DMC released their third studio album Raising Hell, a groundbreaking record that helped bring hip hop into the mainstream and redefine what rap could be on a global stage. The album reached number three on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B and Hip Hop chart...
  7. On This Day: March 29 1988 He's the DJ I'm the Rapper by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Was Released

    On This Day: March 29 1988 He's the DJ I'm the Rapper by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Was Released

    On this day March 29 1988 DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince released their second album He's the DJ I'm the Rapper. The album blended storytelling humor and clean lyrics into a sound that made hip hop more accessible to a mainstream audience and helped launch Will Smith into stardom. The album...
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    • 80s hip hop 80s music dj jazzy jeff and the fresh prince he's the dj i'm the rapper
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  8. On This Day: March 3 1989 3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul Was Released

    On This Day: March 3 1989 3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul Was Released

    On this day March 3 1989 De La Soul released their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising. The album brought a fresh and innovative approach to hip hop blending eclectic samples playful lyricism and a laid back style that contrasted the hardcore rap dominating the late 1980s. 3 Feet High and Rising...
  9. On This Day: March 3 1987 Criminal Minded by Boogie Down Productions Was Released

    On This Day: March 3 1987 Criminal Minded by Boogie Down Productions Was Released

    On this day March 3 1987 Boogie Down Productions released their debut album Criminal Minded. The album is considered one of the most influential hip hop records of all time helping to define hardcore rap and laying the foundation for the gangsta rap movement. Criminal Minded introduced the...
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    Jungle Brothers Released Straight out the Jungle - November 8, 1988

    On this day, November 8, 1988, the Jungle Brothers released their debut album, Straight out the Jungle. Known for pioneering a unique fusion of hip-hop and jazz elements, this album reached #39 on the R&B charts and marked a key moment in the evolution of hip-hop. With tracks like “Straight Out...
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    N.W.A. Released Debut Album N.W.A. and the Posse - November 6, 1987

    On this day, November 6, 1987, N.W.A. released their debut album N.W.A. and the Posse. Featuring the influential track “Boyz in the Hood,” the album marked the beginning of a new era in hip-hop, introducing the raw, unfiltered style that N.W.A. would become known for. N.W.A. and the Posse laid...
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    2 Hype (1988)

    Title: 2 Hype Artist: Kid 'n Play Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1988 Tracks: 1 - Rollin' With Kid 'N Play - 2 - Brother Man Get Hip - 3 - Gittin' Funky - 4 - Soul Man - 5 - Damn That DJ - 6 - Last Night - 7 - Hype - 8 - Can You Dig That - 9 - Undercover - 10 - Do The Kid 'N...
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    Move Somethin' (1987)

    Title: Move Somethin' Artist: The 2 Live Crew Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1987 Tracks: 1 - Introduction - 2 - Drop the Bomb - 3 - Move Somethin' - 4 - Ghetto Bass II - 5 - With Your Badself - 6 - P-A-N - 7 - H-B-C - 8 - S & M - 9 - Do Wah Diddy - 10 - Word II - 11 - Feel...
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    • 2 live crew 80s hip hop 80s music move somethin'
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    • Forum: Various 80s Genres
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    HipHop 80s Wednesdays 07/24/24: Herbie Hancock's "Rockit"

    For this week's **Hip-Hop 80s Wednesdays** on our forum, let's dive into the classic instrumental track "Rockit" by Herbie Hancock. Released in 1983, "Rockit" is a pioneering fusion of hip-hop and electronic music. Known for its groundbreaking use of turntablism, this track brought the...
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    • 1983 80s hip hop 80s music herbie hancock rock it
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    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
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    By All Means Necessary (1988)

    Title: By All Means Necessary Artist: Boogie Down Productions Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1988 Tracks: 1 - My Philosophy - 2 - Ya Slippin' - 3 - Stop the Violence - 4 - Illegal Business - 5 - Nervous - 6 - I'm Still #1 - 7 - Part Time Suckers - 8 - Jimmy - 9 - T'Cha - T'Cha -...
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    • 80s hip hop 80s music boogie down productions by all means necessary
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    • Forum: Various 80s Genres
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    Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays 07/03/24: "Paid in Full" by Eric B. & Rakim

    Hey everyone, welcome to another Hip Hop 80s Wednesday! Today, we’re diving into a classic that redefined the genre and set a new standard for lyrical excellence and production: "Paid in Full" by Eric B. & Rakim. The Song and Its Impact Released in 1987 as the title track of their debut album...
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    • 80s 80s hip hop eric b. & rakim paid in full
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    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
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    80s Hip Hop Wednesdays 06/26/24: Spotlight on "Girl I'll House You" by Jungle Brothers

    Hey everyone, welcome to another 80s Hip Hop Wednesday! Today, we're diving into a track that brilliantly fuses hip hop with house music: "Girl I'll House You" by the Jungle Brothers. Released in 1988, "Girl I'll House You" stands out as a pioneering track that brought together the energy of...
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    • 80s 80s hip hop 80s music girl i'll house you hip hop jungle brothers
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    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
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    Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays 06/19/24: Spotlight on "It Takes Two

    Hey everyone, welcome to another Hip Hop 80s Wednesday! Today, we’re diving into a track that’s an absolute classic and a cornerstone of 80s hip hop: "It Takes Two" by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock. Released in 1988, "It Takes Two" quickly became a dancefloor anthem and is often credited with...
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    • 80s 80s hip hop 80s music dj ez rock it takes two rob base
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    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
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    Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays 06/12/24: “Action” by The Treacherous Three

    Welcome back to another edition of Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays! This week, we’re diving into a classic from 1984: “Action” by The Treacherous Three. “Action” is a prime example of the raw energy and lyrical prowess that defined early hip hop. The Treacherous Three, consisting of Kool Moe Dee, LA...
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    • 80s 80s hip hop 80s music action hip hop the treacherous three
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    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
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    Big Tyme (1989)

    Title: Big Tyme Artist: Heavy D. & The Boyz Genre: No Genre Specified Released: 1989 Tracks: 1 - We Got Our Own Thang - 2 - You Ain't Heard Nuttin Yet - 3 - Somebody for Me - 4 - Mood for Love - 5 - Ez Duz It, Do It Ez - 6 - A Better Land - 7 - Gyrlz, They Love Me - 8 - More...
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    • 80s hip hop 80s music big tyme heavy d & the boyz
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    • Forum: Various 80s Genres
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