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  1. 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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    This Day: Whodini Released Escape on October 17, 1984

    On this day, October 17, 1984, Whodini released their second album, Escape. This iconic album reached #35 on the Billboard Charts and features the hit track “Friends,” which became a staple of early hip-hop.
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    Young MC Dropped His Debut Album Stone Cold Rhymin’ Today September 5, 1989

    On this day September 5, 1989, Young MC released his debut album Stone Cold Rhymin’, which made waves in the hip-hop world and climbed to #9 on the Billboard charts. The album featured the iconic track “Bust a Move,” a song that quickly became a massive hit and remains a staple of 80s hip-hop...
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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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    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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    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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    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 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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    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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    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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    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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    Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays 06/05/24: Spotlight on “Strictly Business” by EPMD

    Welcome to Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays! This week, we’re diving into “Strictly Business” by EPMD, a track that helped define the sound of late 80s hip hop. Released on June 7, 1988, as the title track of their debut album, “Strictly Business,” EPMD (Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith) brought a fresh...
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    Strictly Business (1988)

    Title: Strictly Business Artist: EPMD Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1988 Tracks: 1 - Strictly Business - 2 - I'm Housin' - 3 - Let the Funk Flow - 4 - You Gots to Chill - 5 - It's My Thang - 6 - You're a Customer - 7 - The Steve Martin - 8 - Get Off the Bandwagon - 9 - D.J. K...
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    This Weeks Hip Hop 80s Wednesday Tribute 05/29/2024 “Supersonic” by J.J. Fad

    **Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays: Spotlight on "Supersonic" by J.J. Fad** Welcome to Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays! This week, we're diving into "Supersonic," the electrifying hit by J.J. Fad that took the hip hop scene by storm in 1988. "Supersonic" is an iconic track that perfectly encapsulates the energy...
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    Don't Stop Rappin' (1983)

    Title: Don't Stop Rappin' Artist: Too $hort Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1983 Tracks: 1 - Don't Stop Rappin' - 2 - Shortrapp - 3 - Girl - 4 - Female Funk - 5 - Playboy Short - Overview:
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    • 80s hip hop 80s music don't stop rapping too $hort
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    Rock the House (1987)

    Title: Rock the House Artist: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1987 Tracks: 1 - Girls Ain't Nothing but Trouble (1988 extended remix) - 4:50 2 - Just One of Those Days - 5:43 3 - Rock the House - 4:21 4 - Taking It to the Top - 5:21 5 - The Magnificent Jazzy...
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    • 80s hip hop dj jazzy jeff and the fresh prince rock the house
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    Jam on Revenge (1984)

    Title: Jam on Revenge Artist: Newcleus Genre: No Genre Specified Released: 1984 Tracks: 1 - Computer Age (Push the Button) - 7:40 2 - Automan - 5:47 3 - I'm Not a Robot - 4:49 4 - Destination Earth (1999) - 5:00 5 - Jam on Revenge (The Wikki Wikki Song) - 6:36 6 - Jam on It - 6:24 7...
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    • 80s hip hop 80s music jam on it jam on revenge newcleus
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