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10/22/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “M.O.P. released Firing Squad” October 22, 1996

Firing Squad is hardcore rap group M.O.P.’s second album released on Relativity Records in 1996. It features production by DJ Premier, Big Jaz, Ali Dee, and M.O.P. & Laze E. Laze and guest appearances by Kool G. Rap, Teflon, and Battle. The whole album was mixed and overseen by DJ Premier, a tradition that would also carry on over the next two M.O.P. albums. The album is broken down track-by-track by M.O.P. in Brian Coleman’s book Check the Technique.

10/20/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Grand Puba released Reel to Reel” October 20, 1992

Reel to Reel is the debut album by rapper Grand Puba. It was Puba’s first solo venture, following group projects with the likes of the short lived group Masters of Ceremony and Brand Nubian. Both of the group’s albums were critically acclaimed but failed to duplicate that success in terms of album sales. The album was largely produced by Puba himself, with help from the Stimulated Dummies, Kid Capri and others. Reel to Reel includes the number one Rap hit “360 Degrees (What Goes Around)”, as well as the singles “Check it Out” (featuring a young Mary J. Blige), and “Ya Know How it Goes.”

10/19/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Eazy-E released It’s On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa” October 19, 1993

It’s On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa is the second EP by rapper Eazy-E released in 1993. Eazy-E’s 2nd EP is a response to Dr. Dre’s The Chronic. The EP was certified 2x Multi-Platinum in 1994 by the RIAA. It is Eazy’s most successful release, peaking on #5 on Billboard 200 and #1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, while selling 110,600 copies in its first week. This is the last completed work Eazy made before he died in 1995.

10/18/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Death Row Records released Murder Was The Case” October 18, 1994

Murder Was the Case is a 1994 short film and soundtrack album starring and performed by Snoop Doggy Dogg. The 18 minute film was directed by Dr. Dre and Fab Five Freddy and chronicles the fictional death of Snoop Dogg and his resurrection after making a deal with the Devil. The film’s title comes from Snoop’s song of the same name from his debut album, Doggystyle, which was released a year earlier. The single “What Would You Do” was included on the Natural Born Killers soundtrack and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in the 38th Annual Grammy Awards in 1996. Tupac Shakur was paid $200,000 by Death Row Records owner Suge Knight to record a track for the album. The track was recorded but it was not used on the official soundtrack release. The rumored recording is debated between the song “Pain” which was later used for the Above The Rim soundtrack, “High Til I Die Interscope Version”, which was later re-recorded for the Sunset Park album while 2Pac was on Death Row Records, and the Unreleased Version Of R U Still Down. R U Still Down is similar to the version that was released on the 1997 2Pac album “R U Still Down”. However, the song has a different beat, unreleased first verse, female chorus, and has re-recorded second and third verses that are similar to verses 1-2 on the R U Still Down album version.

10/14/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “LL Cool J released Phenomenon” October 14, 1997

Phenomenon is the seventh studio album by rapper LL Cool J. After the success of his previous release Mr. Smith, the same basic principles are followed here, with several R&B-influenced tracks, and a couple of more hardcore Rap tracks. The album was certified Platinum, unlike Mr. Smith, which was certified 2x Platinum. The album is executively produced by Sean “Puffy” Combs and therefore features production from his in-house roster of producers The Hitmen.

10/13/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Nas released Halftime” October 13, 1992

“Halftime” is the 1992 debut single by rapper Nas, released under his original moniker of “Nasty Nas”. It was originally recorded for the Zebrahead soundtrack album, released October 13, 1992, on Ruffhouse Records.”Halftime” was produced by Large Professor and features samples from “Schoolboy Crush” by Average White Band, “Hawaiian Sophie” by Jaz-O, “Soul Traveling” by Gary Byrd, and “Dead End” by Japanese Hair. The song was later included on Nas’ influential 1994 debut album, Illmatic.

10/12/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Mos Def Released Black on Both Sides” October 12, 1999

Black on Both Sides is the debut album of rapper Mos Def, now known as Yasiin Bey, released October 12, 1999 on Rawkus Records. Prior to the album’s recording, Mos Def had collaborated with rapper Talib Kweli for the duo’s studio album, Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (1998), which raised high expectations for a solo effort. Black on Both Sides features an emphasis on live instrumentation and socially conscious lyrics. On February 2, 2000, the album was certified Gold in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), following sales in excess of 500,000 copies. 

10/11/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Warren G released In The Mid-Nite Hour” October 11, 2005

In The Mid-Nite Hour is the fifth studio album by Warren G, released on the label “Lightyear Entertainment” on October 11, 2005. His first single was “Get U Down” featuring Ice Cube, B-Real, and Snoop Dogg, and his follow up single was “I Need A Light” featuring Nate Dogg. Neither single was able to make the Billboard charts for music and the album peaked at number 80 on the Billboard 200 album chart selling 14,800 in its first week. It is notable for having a laid back feel to it and featuring rapper Bishop Lamont on seven tracks.

10/10/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “Biz Markie released The Biz Never Sleeps” October 10, 1989

The Biz Never Sleeps is the second studio album by Biz Markie. It was released on October 10, 1989, on Cold Chillin’/Warner Bros. Records and was produced by Biz, his cousin Cool V and seminal producer Paul C, instead of Cold Chillin’ in-house producer Marley Marl. The album proved to be a success, peaking at #66 on the Billboard 200 and #9 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, as well as producing his most famous song and biggest hit, “Just a Friend,” which made it to #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Hot Rap Singles. Lou Reed selected the album as one of his ‘picks of 1989’. The album was certified gold by the RIAA on April 24, 1990

10/09/2016
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In Hip Hop History Today “T.I. Released I’m Serious” October 9, 2001

I’m Serious is the debut studio album by rapper T.I. released on October 9, 2001 through Arista Records. The album spawned the eponymous single, which featured Jamaican reggae entertainer Beenie Man. The album included guests appearances from Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes (who called him “the Jay-Z of the South”), Jazze Pha, Too Short, Bone Crusher, Lil Jon, Mac Boney, Pastor Troy, P$C and Youngbloodz. The album featured production from DJ Toomp, Craig Love, Maseo, Brian Kidd, The Neptunes, Jazze Pha, Yung D, Lil Jon and T.I. himself. Despite the album’s guests appearances and production team, the album peaked at number 98 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, and only sold 163,000 copies in the United States. Due to the poor commercial reception of the album, T.I. asked for a joint venture deal with Arista Records or be released from his contract; he was subsequently dropped from the label. It is his lowest-selling album to date with only 268,000 copies sold. 

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