June 28, 2023

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Gza the genius of the wu-tang clan released his third solo album "beneath the surface" June 29 1999, 24

The New York City rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member, GZA also known as The Genius released his third solo album Beneath The Surface through MCA Records on June 29, 1999. The album was critically acclaimed and was peaked at number 9 on the US Billboard 200 and number 1  on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums.  It features the hit single Breakr Breaker. 

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The Notorious B.I.G (credited as BIG) released his first ever single "party & bullshit" June 29 1993, 30 years ago today. 

On this day in Hip Hop History, The Notorious B.I.G dropped his first ever single Party and Bullshit on June 29, 1993 through Upton Records and MCA Records. The single was released as a promotional single for the soundtrack of the 1993 movie, Who's The Man? Party and Bullshit was produced by Easy Mo Bee.

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Travis Scott teases forthcoming album "Utopia" on LA Billboards. 

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Travis Scott teases new album "Utopia" on Los Angeles Billboards

Billboards displaying Travis Scott's new album "Utopia" appeared in Los Angeles yesterday on 27 June, 2023. The time and the number combo on the LA Billboards point to the number 7/21 which hints a release date.

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Public Enemy dropped their second studio album "it takes a nation of millions to hold us back" June 28 1988. 35 years ago.

Today marks the 35th anniversary of PE's (Chuck D and Flavor Flav) sophomore studio album It Takes A Nation Of Millions to Hold Us Back which was released on June 28 1988 by Def Jam Recordings and Columbia Records. The album was certified platinum and gold in the US and UK respectively. The album has been cited by music critics and publications as one of the greatest and most influential recordings of all time.  It features the hit singles "Rebel Without A Pause, Bring The Noise,  Don't Believe The Hype, Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos etc

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Da brat released her debut album "funkdafied" June 28 1994, 29 years ago

On this day in Hip Hop History, the Chicago rap icon, Da Brat dropped her platinum debut album Funkdafied on June 28 1994, 29 years ago. The album was released by So So Def Recordings and Columbia Records. Funkdafied sold over 1 million copies, making Da Brat the first female solo MC to go platinum. It peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard 200 and number 1 on the US Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums.  Singles from Funkdafied include Funkdafied, Give it 2 U and Fa All Y'all.

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Nas associates with Hennessey to introduce "hennassy", a limited-edition bottle to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop
  • Hennessey has been constantly present in the culture of Hip Hop. With regards to this relationship, the world's leading cognac, Hennessey, has partnered with the Grammy award winning rap legend, Nas, to honor the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop by introducing a Limited-Edition Very Special bottle dubbed "HenNassy". This limited-edition "HenNassy" bottle will be unveiled on July 20, 2023 to celebrate the 50-year milestone of Hip Hop. 

    June 27, 2023

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    Nelly released his debut studio album "country grammar" June 27 2000

    Nelly's multi-platinum album Country Grammar is in its 23rd anniversary today.  The album was released on June 27, 2000 by Fo' Reel/Derrty Ent and Universal. The album was certified diamond in the US by RIAA and it charted number 1 on the Billboard US Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums. Country Grammar includes the smash hits E.I, Ride Wit Me and Country Grammar. 

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    Lil Kim releases her sophomore studio album "Notorious Kim June 27 2000Lil Kim's sophomore studio album Notorious Kim is 23 years old today. It was released by her own records, Queen Bee Entertainment and distributed by Atlantic Records The album was certified platinum by RIAA and charted number 1 on the Billboard US Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums. It features the hit singles No Matter What They Say and How Many Licks with Sisqo.

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    Jay Rock promises good music and drops new single "Eastside" with Kal Banx today.




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    Jay Rock promises "great songs" on new upcoming album and releases a single today 

    The TDE rapper Jay Rock is back from hiatus and is going ready to release a new album since his "Redemption" album in 2018. The Grammy award winner gave an update of his forthcoming album on BET Weekend with Bootleg Kev on Saturday, June 24. According  to the rapper, he is releasing his first single titled "Eastside" featuring Kal Banx, Tuesday, June 27. The single will lead into his latest project. 

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    "Eastside", new single from Jay Rock ft. Kal Banx released today. 

    June 26, 2023

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    DJ Premier hints fans of a new upcoming Gang Starr music via his Instagram handle. 







    Today marks the 16th anniversary of Pharoahe Monch's sophomore album "Desire".

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    DJ Premier declares on his Instagram page that fans would receive new music from the combination of himself and the late Guru.

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     Pharoahe munch released his second studio album "desire" June 26 2007

    The former Organized Konfusion member, Pharoahe Monch's second solo album Desire is 16 years old today. The album was released on June 26, 2007, eight years after his positively acclaimed debut album, Internal Affairs. Singles featured  on Desire are Let's Go and Push. It charted number 13 on the Billboard US Top R&B/Hip Albums.

    June 25, 2023

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     Jay-z released his debut studio album "reasonable doubt" June 25 1996

    The Hip Hop Superstar and Roc Nation boss, Jay-Z, released his debut studio album Reasonable Doubt 27 years ago on June 25 1996 through Roc-A-Fella Records and Priority Records. Production was handled by DJ PremierSki Beatz, Clark Kent, DJ Irv (Irv Gotti) etc. It features guest appearances from The Notorious B.I.G, Mary J Blige, Jaz-O, Foxy Brown, Memphis Bleek and others. Reasonable Doubt was received platinum certification by the RIAA and it charted number 3 on the Billboard US Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums. The album includes smash hits like Dead Presidents II, Can't Knock the Hustle and Ain't No Nigga.

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     Pete Rock & Cl Smooth released their debut EP album "all souled out" June 25 1991 

    Pete Rock & CL Smooth's debut album All Souled Out is 32 years today. The album was released in the summer, on June 25, 1991 via Elektra Records. The album was a  warm up to their debut studio album Mecca & The Soul Brother 1992. The first single of All Souled Out is "The Creator" which was performed by Pete Rock. 

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     Gang starr released their sixth studio album "The Ownerz" June 24 2003

    The East Coast Hip Hop legendary group, Gang Starr, comprising of rapper Guru (1961 - 2010) and DJ Premier, released their sixth album The Ownerz on June 24, 2003 through Virgin Records and EMI Records. It is their last album during Guru's lifetime. The album was critically acclaimed and has the smash hits Skills, Right Where U Stand ft. Jadakiss, Nice Girl Wrong Place ft. Boy Big.


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     Young thug drops new studio album "business IS BUSINESS" june 23, WHILE IN JAIL 


    The CEO of Young Stoner Life (YSL) Young Thug releases his third full length album Business Is Business today, June 23 2023, through YSL Records  and distributed by Atlantic Records and 300 Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Future, Drake, Travis Scott, BSlime, Lil Uzi Vert and more.  Production was handled by Metro Boomin, London on Da Track, Dr Luke, Wheezy, David x Eli and more. 


    June 23, 2023

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     Busta rhymes teams up with bia for the summer banger "beach ball"


    Busta Rhymes releases new single "Beach Ball" featuring BIA. The song will be featured on Busta Rhymes forthcoming studio album. The official video is also dropping on Friday 23 of June.  Check the video out below👇🏿.

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     Westside gunn releases "pray for Paris" follow-up "& then u pray for me" today June 23.


    The Buffalo based rapper and Chief of Griselda Records, Westside Gunn sets to release his much anticipated studio album, & Then U Pray For Me, the sequel to his 2020 masterpiece, Pray For Paris on June 23, 2023. Westside Gunn took to Twitter to commemorate the third anniversary of Pray For Paris and revealed that its follow-up will be entitled "& Then U Pray For Me" which drops June 23. The album features MF Doom and Stove God Cooks and Productions handled by Daringer and FlyGod Jr


    June 21, 2023

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    Rapper and Super producer, Pete Rock, is 53 today.






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     Bone Thugs-N-Harmony released their debut album "creepin on ah come up" June 21 1994


    The Cleveland based Hip Hop group, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony released Creepin On Ah Come Up as their first EP via Ruthless Records on June 21, 1994, 29 years today, The album includes the singles Thuggish Ruggish Bone and Foe Tha Love of $. Production was handled by Eazy-EDJ Yella and DJ U-Neek 

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     Pete rock of Pete Rock & cl smooth was born June 21 1970

    The music and producer and rapper, Peter O. Phillips better known by his stage name, Pete Rock, was born on June 21, 1970 in Bronx, New York. He became prominent in the early 1990s as one half of the critically acclaimed Hip Hop group  Pete Rock & CL Smooth. He is widely recognised as one of the greatest hip hop producers of all time and is usually mentioned alongside Large Professor, DJ Premier, Q-Tip, RZA etc




    June 20, 2023

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     Prodigy of mobb deep passed away six years ago Today on June 20 20017The Queens native and one half of Mobb Deep, Prodigy shocked the hip hop world with his demise, six years ago on June 20, 2017 at the Spring Valley Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada shortly after being hospitalised for complications related to his sickle cell anaemia. The innovative sensitivity and the lyrical skills that Prodigy brought to the art of Hip Hop along with his partner,  Havoc will forever be remembered in the history of Hip Hop. Prodigy and Havoc as Mobb Deep released 8 studio albums. However, as a solo artist,  he released 5 studio albums. RIP P.

    June 19, 2023

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     Eric b & rakim released let the Rhythm hit 'em June 19 1990

    The Long Island Hip Hop duo, Eric B & Rakim, released their third studio album Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em through MCA Records on June 19, 1990. The album was certified gold by the RIAA and received positive reviews from critics. The album features the singles Let the Rhythm hit 'em, Mahogany and In the Ghetto. 

    June 18, 2023

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     Big pokey, original member of screw up click, dead on June 18, 2023

    The Houston rapper and original member of the Screw Up Click, Milton Powell professionally known as Big Pokey is dead at the age of 45. Big Pokey was last seen in a video performing at the Pour 09 Bar in Beaumont, Texas on June 18, 2023. He collapsed while performing and was rushed  to the hospital but never regain consciousness. RIP Legend.

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     Killer Mike drops his sixth studio album "Michael" on 16/06/23


    Run The Jewel member, Killer Mike releases his sixth studio album Michael on 16 June 2023 through VLNS and Loma Vista Recordings. The new Killer Mike's project features guest appearances from Ceelo Green,  Mozzy, Future, Young Thug, Andre 3000, 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla Sign and more. The album features the singles Run, Motherless and Scientists & 

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     Gucci Mane drops new single "BLUFFIN "


     Gucci Mane delivers new single "Bluffin" featuring Lil Baby.

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     3rd bass released their sophomore studio album June 18 1991

    MC Serch, Prime Minister Pete Nice & DJ Richie Rich known together as 3rd Bass released their second and last studio album,  Derelicts of Dialect on June 18, 1991 via Def Jam Recordings. The album features guest appearances from Chubb Rock, Nice & Smooth, and KMD. It has the 91 smash hit Pop Goes the Weasel


    Heltah skeltah released their debut studio album "nocturnal" June 18 1996

    The Brownsville Hip Hop duo, Heltah Skeltah made up of Sean Price aka Ruck (deceased) and Rockness, released their first album Nocturnal on June 18, 1996 through Duck Down Music and Priority Records. The album peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop albums and number 35 on the US Billboard 200. Nocturnal features the singles Leflaur Laflah Eshkoshha, Therapy and Operation Lockdown.

    June 17, 2023

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     Kendrick Lamar fka k.Dot was born June 17, 1987

    Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, formerly known as K.Dot was born on 17 June, 1987 in Compton, California. He has been named as one of the most influential rappers of the 2010s.


    Krayzie bone (a member of bone thugs n Harmony) was born 17 June 1974

    The Cleveland native and member of the rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Anthony Henderson popularly known as Krayzie Bone was born on June 17, 1974 in Cleveland, Ohio. 


    Lost boyz released their sophomore studio album "love, peace, and nappiness June 17 1997

    The South Jamaican Hip Hop group, Lost Boyz (comprising of Mr Cheeks, Freaky Tah, Spigg Nice and Pretty Lou) released their second album, Love, Peace, and Nappiness on June 17, 1997 through Universal Music. The album features the smash hits Me and My Crazy World and Love, Peace and Nappiness.     



    Capone-n-noreaga (cnn) released their debut album "the war report" June 17 1997The Queens Hip Hop duo, Capone-n-Noreaga also known as C.N.N released their debut studio album The War Report via Penalty Entertainment and Tommy Boy. The album features the hit singles, T.O.N.Y and LA LA. It charted number 4 on the US Top R&B/Hip Hop albums (Billboard).