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Dec 1, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day December 1 1986 – Salt N Pepa Released the Album Hot Cool and Vicious.

On this day December 1 1986 Salt N Pepa released the album Hot Cool and Vicious. The record delivered bold rhythms, confident vocal delivery, and a fresh approach that pushed female driven hip hop into the mainstream during a decade still dominated by male artists. Its energetic beats, catchy hooks, and unapologetic style helped define a new direction for the genre as hip hop continued to expand across radio...

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