Released 1995
1990-Sick
Spice 1A closer look at Spice 1's album 1990-Sick
1990-Sick- Album Overview Spice 1's album "1990-Sick" was released on May 3, 1993, under the Jive Records label. This…
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Released 2018
2 2 Karma
Foreign Beggars2 2 Karma: discovering Foreign Beggars's artistry
2 2 Karma- Album Overview "2 2 Karma," released in 2013, is a significant entry in the discography of British hip-hop…
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Released 2006
20 Y.O.
Janet JacksonJanet Jackson-20 Y.O. – 20 Y.O.: a sonic journey
Album overview Released on September 26, 2006, "20 Y.O." is Janet Jackson's eighth studio album, a tribute to the 20t…
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Released 2005
2000 & Life
GhettsHow Ghetts shaped the sound of 2000 & Life
2000 & Life- Album Overview Released on September 30, 2022, "2000 & Life" is Ghetts' highly anticipated studio album …
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Released 1999
2001
Dr. DreA Look Into Dr. Dre's 2001 Album: A Critical Review
When it comes to rap and hip hop, one of the pioneers and legends in the music industry is Dr. Dre. From his early da…
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Released 2019
2009
Wiz Khalifa2009 by Wiz Khalifa: expectations vs reality
2009- Album Overview Released on July 24, 2020, "2009" marks a significant moment in Wiz Khalifa's career, as it atte…
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Released 2014
2014 Forest Hills Drive
J. ColeListening guide: J. Cole's 2014 Forest Hills Drive
2014 Forest Hills Drive- Album Overview Released on December 9, 2014, "2014 Forest Hills Drive" is J. Cole's third st…
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Released 2000
2069
69 BoyzA of the Album: 2069 by 69 Boyz
If you are a fan of 90s hip-hop and rap, then you must have heard about 69 Boyz and their famous song “Tootsee Roll. …
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Released 2015
20fifi
EMTeeBreaking down the themes in 20fifi by EMTee
20fifi- Album Overview Released in 2021, "20fifi" marks a significant moment in South African hip-hop, showcasing the…
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Released 2022
23
Central CeeCentral Cee raises the bar with 23
23- Album Overview Released on February 25, 2022, "23" is the debut mixtape from British rapper Central Cee, who has …
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Released 2016
24k Magic
Bruno MarsReview of Bruno Mars – 24k Magic
24k Magic- Album Overview Released on November 18, 2016, "24k Magic" marks Bruno Mars' third studio album and showcas…
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Released 1991
2Pacalypse Now
2PacA of 2Pac’s 2Pacalypse Now
2Pac - the son of 60's Black Panther Party members - brought street life into rap music with his inimitable flow, lyr…
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Released 1989
3 Feet High and Rising
De La SoulGoing Back in Time: A Critical Review of De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising Album
The year was 1989 when De La Soul released their debut album titled 3 Feet High and Rising. This album brought in a n…
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Released 2000
3-6 Feet Underground (The Unreleased Demon)
Three 6 MafiaThree 6 Mafia raises the bar with 3-6 Feet Underground (The Unreleased Demon)
3-6 Feet Underground (The Unreleased Demon)- Album Overview Three 6 Mafia's "3-6 Feet Underground (The Unreleased Dem…
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Released 2022
3800 Degrees
NBA YoungboyWhy NBA Youngboy's 3800 Degrees matters
3800 Degrees- Album Overview NBA Youngboy's "3800 Degrees" was released on January 6, 2023, under the label Never Bro…
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Released 2002
3D
TLCTLC – 3D: a sonic journey
3D- Album Overview "3D," released on November 12, 2002, is the fourth and final studio album by the iconic American R…
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Released 2011
4
BeyonceA closer look at Beyonce-4's album 4
Album overview Beyoncé's fourth studio album, titled "4," was released on June 24, 2011, through Columbia Records. Th…
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Released 2022
4 Month Binge Before Revenge
WifisfuneralWifisfuneral raises the bar with 4 Month Binge Before Revenge
4 Month Binge Before Revenge- Album Overview Released on March 26, 2021, "4 Month Binge Before Revenge" is a signific…
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Released 2016
4 Your Eyez Only
J. ColeIs 4 Your Eyez Only J. Cole's best work yet?
4 Your Eyez Only- Album Overview Released on April 20, 2018, "4 Your Eyez Only" is the fourth studio album by North C…
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Released 1995
4, 5, 6
Kool G Rap & DJ PoloUnpacking Kool G Rap & DJ Polo-4, 5, 6's 4, 5, 6
Album overview "4, 5, 6," the third studio album by the legendary hip-hop duo Kool G Rap and DJ Polo, was released in…
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Released 0
40 Dayz
Xzibit40 Dayz: discovering Xzibit's artistry
40 Dayz- Album Overview Xzibit's debut studio album, "40 Dayz," was released on October 1, 1995, under the label Loud…
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Released 1998
40 Dayz & 40 Nightz
XzibitXzibit – 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz: track-by-track perspective
40 Dayz & 40 Nightz- Album Overview Xzibit's sophomore album, "40 Dayz & 40 Nightz," was released on September 22…
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Released 1998
400 Degreez
JuvenileExploring the sound of Juvenile-400 Degreez: 400 Degreez
Album overview Juvenile's seminal album "400 Degreez" was released on November 19, 1998, under the Cash Money Records…
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Released 2017
48
Foreign BeggarsHow Foreign Beggars shaped the sound of 48
48- Album Overview The album "48," released in 2016, represents a significant chapter in the discography of British h…
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Released 2006
4:21... The Day After
Method ManMethod Man returns with 4:21... The Day After
4:21... The Day After- Album Overview Released on April 20, 2004, "4:21... The Day After" marks Method Man's long-awa…
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Released 2006
4:21... The Day After
Method Man & RedmanAlbum spotlight: Method Man & Redman-4:21... The Day After – 4:21... The Day After
Album overview Released on September 20, 2004, "4:21... The Day After" is the long-awaited sequel to Method Man and R…
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Released 2017
4:44
Jay ZWhy Jay Z's 0.19722222222222222 matters
0,197222222222222- Album Overview As of October 2023, Jay Z has not released an album titled "0.19722222222222222." I…
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Released 2021
4nem
Chief KeefDiving deep into 4nem by Chief Keef
4nem- Album Overview Released on November 22, 2021, "4nem" marks yet another chapter in Chief Keef's prolific career.…
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Released 2004
4R0:20
Afro ManA of Afro Man's Album: 4R0:20
Afro Man, born Joseph Edgar Foreman, is a popular American rapper, songwriter, and musician best known for creating t…
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Released 2018
5e
N.O.R.E.Listening guide: N.O.R.E.'s 5e
5e- Album Overview N.O.R.E.'s album "5e," released on August 27, 2021, marks a significant moment in the rapper's car…
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Released 2001
5° Dan
InokiBreaking down the themes in 5° Dan by Inoki
5° Dan- Album Overview The album "5° Dan" by Inoki was released in 2021, marking a significant entry in the French hi…
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Released 2004
60 Hz
DJ ShoccaDJ Shocca raises the bar with 60 Hz
60 Hz- Album Overview DJ Shocca, an influential figure in the Italian hip-hop scene, released his album "60 Hz" in 20…
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