Anniversary
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Eminem’s ‘The Slim Shady LP ‘ 20 Years Later: The Tragic Fate of the Gunslinger
Twenty years later, we examine Eminem’s tragic fate following the release of his major label debut album, ‘The Slim Shady LP.’
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How De La Soul Brought Happy to Hip-Hop
Let’s celebrate the 30th anniversary of De La Soul classic, ‘3 Feet High and Rising.’
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An Ode to Isaiah Rashad: Five Years of ‘Cilvia Demo’
Five years on, ‘Cilvia Demo’ still feels like a winding journey of self-discovery.
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Palm Trees & Lowriders: Revisiting The Game’s Classic Debut ‘The Documentary’
Fourteen years ago, the introduction to Dr. Dre’s new protégé thrusted the West Coast back to the forefront of mainstream hip-hop with a vengeance.
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DMX’s ‘Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood’ Is a Timeless Christmas Miracle
DMX’s sophomore album is a timeless Christmas miracle.
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The Perfect Goodbye: JAY-Z’s ‘The Black Album’ 15 Years Later
‘The Black Album’ was meant to be a once-in-a-career album.
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25 Years Later: Breaking Down the Precious Balance of ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’
We take a look back on the classic ’36 Chambers,’ 25 years after its release.
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Black Moon Reflects on ‘Enta da Stage,’ New York Rap’s Most Underrated Masterpiece
New York rap’s most underrated masterpiece.
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‘INNANETAPE’ 5 Years Later: Revisiting Vic Mensa, the Dreamer
Five years later, we examine how Vic Mensa’s breakout mixtape traverses all sides of destiny and dreams.
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“Re: Definition”: How Melody Made ‘Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star’ Timeless
This is the story of ‘Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star,’ 20 years later.
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20 Years Later: Organized Noize Remember ‘Aquemini’
For the 20th anniversary of ‘Aquemini,’ we spoke with Organized Noize about the album’s legacy.
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‘A Seat at the Table’: My Reflection on Trauma and Self-Healing Through Solange’s Finest Work
“I wasn’t ready for this album.”