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LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out (1990)
The title track of LL Cool J‘s fourth album, Mama Said Knock You Out, showed LL in top form. Already a Hip Hop veteran, LL Cool J felt it was necessary to knock out all critics with the Marley Marl produced track.
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Bonita Applebum (1990) The second single from their debut album People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, Bonita Applebum is ATCQ’s first ode to female beauty.
A Tribe Called Quest
JUNE 2
Boogie Down Productions - Love's Gonna Getcha (Material Love) (1990). The perfect example of storytelling and conveying a message through music. KRS One’s articulation and tone of voice ensure you can understand every word he says.
KRS One
JUNE 3
Burn Hollywood Burn (1990) From Public Enemy‘s second masterpiece, Fear Of A Black Planet, this song addresses Hollywood’s persistent exploitation and stereotyping of Black people.
Public Enemy
JUNE 4
Check The Rhime (1991). The lead song of The Low End Theory – one of Hip Hop’s most celebrated albums ever – shines because of the back-and-forth synergy between Q-Tip and Phife, who bounce their lines off each other effortlessly and to perfection.
A Tribe Called Quest
JUNE 5
Nuthin' But A G Thang ft Snoop Doggy Dogg (1992). A hugely influential & timeless classic, this ‘G-Funk’ track and lead single off Dr. Dre’s seminal The Chronic ushered in a new era in Hip Hop. It established West Coast dominance in rap, and it was the breakthrough moment for Dr. Dre’s young protégé Snoop Doggy Dogg.
Dr Dre
JUNE 6
They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (1992). “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” was inspired by the death of “Trouble” (T. Roy of Heavy D & the Boyz) in 1990. The song was the lead single off their monumental debut album Mecca And The Soul Brother.
Pete Rock & CL Smooth
JUNE 7
The Pharcyde - Passin' Me By (1992) While gangsta rap was dominating the West Coast, The Pharcyde was not afraid to show their funny and vulnerable sides. “Passin’ Me By” off their epic debut album Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde is an undisputed hip-hop classic.
The Pharcyde
JUNE 8
Erick Sermon (ft. Marvin Gaye) - "Music" (2001) “Relax my mind so I can be free" opens Erick Sermon's, "Music." And that’s what comes to mind when we hear that iconic track with a G-Funk-ish backbeat, it gave Sermon his highest-charted solo single.
Erick Sermon
JUNE 17
Doug E. Fresh La Di-Da-Di” (1985) “La Di-Da-Di” an iconic Golden Era track, it was released in 1985 as a B-side to his song, “The Show.”
Doug E. Fresh
JUNE 9
Eric B & Rakim - Know The Ledge (1992). Taken from the ‘Juice’ movie soundtrack and from Eric B & Rakim‘s fourth and final album Don’t Sweat The Technique, this track tells the story of a young thug trying to make it on the streets. Hard-hitting beats and lyrics – a perfect soundtrack to the movie starring a young Tupac Shakur.
Eric B & Rakim
JUNE 10
OutKast - Player's Ball (1993) The first single off of Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, was a coming-of-age classic and OutKast’s introduction to the world. It kicked off of a decade with brilliant OutKast music--the South had something to say.
OutKast
JUNE 11
Warren G - Regulate ft Nate Dogg (1994) “Regulate” is the worldwide smash hit by Warren G and Nate Dogg. Released in 1994, the track appears on the soundtrack to the film Above the Rim and later Warren G.’s album Regulate…G Funk Era. It defined a generation.
Warren G & Nate Dogg
JUNE 12
Method Man - I'll Be There for You / You're All I Need to Get By ft Mary J Blige (1995)
A brilliant remix of Method Man‘s “All I Need” (which appears on his 1994 debut album Tical), and a beautiful remake of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s 1968 hit, “You’re All I Need To Get By”--this hip-hop classic is the ultimate ode to love.
Method Man & Mary J Blige
JUNE 13
Terror Squad (feat. Fat Joe & Remy Ma) - "Lean Back" (2004)
If you partied at the dawn of the century, you must have encountered this club banger--it peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Fat Joe & Remy Ma
JUNE 14
T.I. & Jay-Z - "Swagga Like Us" (Feat. Kanye West & Lil Wayne) (2008) Kanye's bravado, Jay-Z's strong presence, Lil Wayne's unique delivery, and T.I.'s multi-syllabic flow make this a quadruple hit of star power. T.I.'s star-stuffed single instantly became an inescapable radio hit, club banger, and summer staple in 2008.
T.I. & Jay-Z
JUNE 15
Shyne - "Bad Boyz" (2000) In a time when party songs dominated the airways, you couldn't go anywhere in 2000 without hearing Barrington Levy's voice, followed by Shyne's deep-baritone voice and gritty flow.
Shyne
JUNE 16
Rich Boy - "Throw Some D's" (2006) His most commercially successful song to date, "Throw Some D's" is the first single from the self-titled album of rap artist Rich Boy. It was certified platinum.
Rich Boy
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Chamillionaire (ft. Krayzie Bone) - "Ridin'" (2005) Cham's octane-flow approach is only rivaled by the fast-tongued Krayzie Bone on this track. In 2006, the song garnered Cham and Krayzie a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance By A Duo or Group.
Chamillionaire
JUNE 19
T.I. - "Rubber Band Man" (2003) David Banner serves up an orchestral sound-bed, while Tip kicks street wisdom. The King of the South’s hit shot up the Hot 100 and peaked at No. 30.
T.I.
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OutKast - "Ms. Jackson" (2000) Andre 3000 and Big Boi dazzled with 2000's Stankonia. Arguably their best LP, Stankonia, scored 5 mics in The Source and spawned some of the year's most popular songs: "B.O.B.," and No. 1 hit, "Ms. Jackson."
OutKast
JUNE 21
Eminem - "Lose Yourself" (2002) Eminem's lyricism made him one of the premier MCs of the 2000s. "Lose Yourself" is both an inspirational speech and an instructional manual. "Lose Yourself," became Eminem's biggest hit ever and one of his best songs.
Eminem
JUNE 22
Nas - "Ether" (2001) Nas' esoteric yet wittily ferocious response to Jay-Z's "Takeover" helped clinch his victory in the battle for New York supremacy. It's undoubtedly one of the greatest diss songs in the history of hip-hop.
Nas
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50 Cent - "In Da Club" (2003) 50 struck gold with this Dr. Dre concoction from his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin'. "In Da Club" sat atop every chart in every country and scored a few Grammy nods for Fif.
50 Cent
JUNE 24
Lil Wayne - "A Milli" (2008) Weezy goes on a free-verse rampage, rambling about everything under the sun. "A Milli," a triumph of production innovation and lyrical ingenuity, reached No. 6 on the Hot 100.
Lil Wayne
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Missy Elliott - "Get Ur Freak On" (2001) Missy’s hit "Get Ur Freak On" was a testament to her array of artistic strengths. "Get Ur Freak On" also marked Elliott's first music video collaboration without Hype Williams, the creative mind behind her futuristic look.
Missy Elliott
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Dead Prez - "Hip-Hop" (2001) A bouncy anthem simultaneously showcasing DP's versatility and underlining their commitment to activism. According to the duo, the Black Panthers were a big influence but in the ‘90s hip-hop was the language, the voice of the movement.
Dead Prez
JUNE 27
DUGK - "Int'l Player's Anthem" (2007) Underground Kingz released “Int’l Player’s Anthem in 2007. OutKast’s lyricism and Three 6 Mafia’s soulful sampling made it a flawless hit. It doesn't matter if you're a backpacker, a purist, or a southern rap aficionado, you bumped to it.
Underground Kingz
JUNE 28
Clipse - "Grindin'" (2002) The Neptunes produced track with a thumping bass made this a solid club banger and one of the strongest singles of the 2000s.
Clipse
JUNE 29
Kanye West - "Jesus Walks" (2004) West demonstrated that a rap song could marry the mainstream to the Messiah and make it both sonically dynamic and commercially viable.
Kanye West
JUNE 30
P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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P Diddy was on stage when Heavy D and The Boyz performed 'You Can't See What I Can See' on In Living Color in 1992. The performance also features Tupac and Flavor Flav.
P DIDDY
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