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On This Day August 29 1989 – Escape from Havana by Mellow Man Ace Was Released

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On This Day August 29 1989 – Escape from Havana by Mellow Man Ace Was Released.

On this day August 29 1989, Escape from Havana by Mellow Man Ace was released. As the debut album from the Cuban American rapper, it helped pioneer Latin influenced hip hop at a time when the genre was rapidly evolving. Mixing bilingual lyrics, funk samples, and streetwise storytelling, the album carved out a unique space in the late 80s rap scene.

The standout single Mentirosa became a crossover hit, blending English and Spanish rhymes over a catchy groove built around a Santana sample...
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