Happy Birthday Tech N9ne
On this day, Kansas City legend Tech N9ne was born. The #StrangeMusic cofounder turns 50. 🎈Here’s Tech with a little advice on life.
'Ironman' 25th Anniversary
Today marks 25 years since the release of Ghostface Killah's debut album #Ironman. It debuted at no. 2 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum in 2004. Production was almost entirely handled by fellow Wu-Tang Clan member RZA and heavily features Raekwon and Cappadonna.
What's your favorite song from the album? Have you listened to the anniversary deluxe edition yet? 🦾
video via YouTube/DJCottonHere
'Under Pressure' Anniversary
On this day in 2014, Logic released his debut album, #UnderPressure. The album debuted at no. 4 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum in 2020.
We sat down with him and 6ix to discuss the making of #GangRelated. WATCH: https://youtu.be/TMGK1ZnetnE
Is this Logic's best album?
Happy Birthday A$AP Ferg
A$AP Mob's #asapferg turns 33 today. 🎈 We sat down with Ferg back in 2013 to discuss his family, growing up in NY, his influences + much more.
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDjm7qyYIic
Wyclef Jean on creating music.
On this day, Fugees emcee Wyclef was born. He turns 52. 🎈 We sat down with him back in 2015 for an in-depth conversation at @sxsw. What's your favorite song by #Wyclef?
'Hell Can Wait' Anniversary
#HellCanWait by Vince Staples turns 7 years old today. This was the rapper's first official EP under Def Jam. We talked to Vince back in 2014 about the project and the song "Blue Suede."
WATCH: https://youtu.be/9_2HHvQKCYY
'My Name Is My Name' Anniversary
8 years ago today, Pusha T released his debut album, #MyNameIsMyName. It featured songs like “Numbers On The Boards,” “Nosetalgia” and “S.N.I.T.C.H.” the latter which we had a chance to talk to him about.
WATCH: https://youtu.be/FmQBfb5NBc8
Full circle moment ❤️ Tyler, The Creator Missy Elliott
#bethiphopawards2021
'Aquemini' Anniversary
#Aquemini by Outkast was released on this day in 1998. ♒️♊️ It was the group's third studio album which peaked at no. 2 on the Billboard 200 and was certified 2x platinum in 1999. In 2020, it was ranked #49 on Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Here's a clip of our convo with Blu where he discusses the album. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GGkBo6_g30
What's your favorite song from the album?
'Cole World: The Sideline Story’ 10 Year Anniversary
J.Cole’s debut album, 'Cole World: The Sideline Story’ turns 10 today. It featured appearances by Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Drake and Trey Songz. The album debuted at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum in 2016. A decade later, where do you rank this in his discography? 🏀
'Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor' 15 Year Anniversary
#LupeFiasco's #FoodandLiquor, the debut album by Lupe Fiasco, turns 15 today. It features production from The Neptunes, Kanye West, Mike Shinoda, Prolyfic, Needlz + many more. If you could only pick one song to show to someone who has never heard the album. which one you choosing?
J Balvin on empowering the Latino Movement
THIS WEEK marks the start of #LatinxHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth. This month and every month we continue to highlight artists who have not only made an impact on Hip-Hop but music and culture as a whole.
Here’s a clip of our recent in-depth convo with Reggaeton superstar J Balvin where he talks about empowering the Latino movement.
WATCH the full video here: https://youtu.be/7MfiowKMvs0
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