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R. Kelly Announces ‘Black Panties’ Release Date
R. Kelly is finally giving his fans what they've been waiting for: a release date for his 12th solo album, 'Black Panties.'
Juicy J, ‘Stay Trippy’ – Album Review
It’s been 22 years since Three 6 Mafia was formed -- 20-plus years as a working contributor in hip-hop is a feat for a young genre. The Memphis crew enjoyed moderate success until their infamous Oscar win in 2006, for ‘Hard Out Here for a Pimp’ -- a song inspired featured in the film ‘Hustle & Flow,’ which tells the story of a Memphis pimp-turned-rapper. It was then that success really took of
Big Sean, ‘Hall of Fame’ – Album Review
Big Sean wanted ‘Hall of Fame' to be a “super inspirational, super intellectual” album. The Detroit rapper is a self-proclaimed dreamer, and has been very public about wanting to achieve more with this sophomore effort. “My first album was not all the way where I wanted it to be,” says Big Sean about ‘Finally Famous.’
Snoop Dogg’s ‘Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told’ Turns 15
On Aug. 4, 1998 Snoop Dogg’s first official album after leaving Death Row Records was released through Master P’s label No Limit Records. Stylistically, Snoop’s name also went from Snoop Doggy Dog to the abridged Snoop Dogg. By the point ‘Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told’ arrived, the emcee began to strip himself of the G-Funk West Coast sound by signing with a label headed by a St. Louis rap
Salt-N-Pepa’s ‘A Salt With a Deadly Pepa’ Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary
By the time, Salt-N-Pepa's second album, 'A Salt With a Deadly Pepa' was released on Aug. 2, 1988, it had only been eight months since 'Push It' made its way to Top 40 radio. It was clear that the album was a rushed release to ride the success of the hit single, and it was successful in that regard.
Kris Kross’ Second Album ‘Da Bomb’ Turns 20
On Aug. 3, 1993, legendary rap duo Kris Krossreleased their sophomore album, ‘Da Bomb,’ which is kind of an understatement.
Toni Braxton’s Self-Titled Debut Album Turns 20
As LaFace's first female solo signee, Toni Braxton was all about the voice. At a time when Whitney Houston was reigning supreme off 'The Bodyguard,' Toni seemed to be a response for a cooler more urban vocalist. She had the voice and the appeal for a young crowd listening to new jack swing.