Released 2017
On Your Marks
AitchFrom intro to finale: what On Your Marks delivers
On Your Marks- Album Overview "On Your Marks," the debut studio album by British rapper Aitch, was released on July 2…
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Released 1997
One Day It’ll All Make Sense
CommonUnpacking Common-One Day It’ll All Make Sense's One Day It’ll All Make Sense
Album overview Common's album "One Day It’ll All Make Sense" was released on September 24, 1997, through Relativity R…
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Released 1990
One for All
Brand NubianOne for All by Brand Nubian: A Critical Review
When it comes to the golden era of hip hop, the 90s, Brand Nubian is always a name that pops up. The group’s debut al…
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Released 2017
One More Light
Linkin ParkLinkin Park – One More Light: track-by-track perspective
One More Light- Album Overview Released on May 19, 2017, "One More Light" is the seventh studio album by American roc…
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Released 2010
One Nation
2PacInside One Nation by 2Pac-One Nation
Album overview The album "One Nation" by 2Pac is a posthumous collection that was originally conceived during the lat…
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Released 2022
One Time
Ice SpiceHow Ice Spice shaped the sound of One Time
One Time- Album Overview Released in 2023, Ice Spice's debut EP "One Time" marks a significant moment in the contempo…
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Released 2009
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt II
RaekwonOne week with Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt II: thoughts on Raekwon
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt II- Album Overview "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt II," released on September 8, 2009, i…
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Released 1995
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…
RaekwonRaekwon returns with Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…- Album Overview Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… is a classic hip-hop album by Raekwon, released on …
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Released 2009
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt Ii
RaekwonExploring the sound of Raekwon: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt Ii
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt Ii- Album Overview "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt II," released on September 8, 2009, is th…
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Released 2022
Only Built For Infinity Links
QuavoBreaking down the themes in Only Built For Infinity Links by Quavo
Only Built For Infinity Links- Album Overview Released on October 7, 2022, "Only Built For Infinity Links" marks Quav…
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Released 2020
Only For Dolphins
Action BronsonBreaking down the themes in Only For Dolphins by Action Bronson
Only For Dolphins- Album Overview Released on September 25, 2020, "Only For Dolphins" is Action Bronson's fourth stud…
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Released 1999
Only God Can Judge Me
Master PAlbum spotlight: Master P – Only God Can Judge Me
Only God Can Judge Me- Album Overview Only God Can Judge Me is the fifth studio album by American rapper Master P, re…
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Released 1998
Only If I Knew
Project WyzeHow Project Wyze shaped the sound of Only If I Knew
Only If I Knew- Album Overview Released in 2003, "Only If I Knew" represents a significant moment in the discography …
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Released 2004
Only in Amerika
(Hed) PeListening to Only in Amerika by (Hed) Pe
Album overview Released on March 10, 2004, "Only in Amerika" is the fifth studio album by the American band (Hed) Pe,…
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Released 1991
Ooh I Love You Rakeem / Sexcapades
RzaReview of Rza – Ooh I Love You Rakeem / Sexcapades
Ooh I Love You Rakeem / Sexcapades- Album Overview "Ooh I Love You Rakeem / Sexcapades" is a unique and eclectic albu…
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Released 1992
Ooooooohhh…On the TLC Tip
TLCListening to Ooooooohhh…On the TLC Tip by TLC
Ooooooohhh…On the TLC Tip- Album Overview "Ooooooohhh…On the TLC Tip," released on February 25, 1992, marks the debut…
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Released 2011
Open
Blu & ExileA closer look at Blu & Exile's album Open
Open- Album Overview Blu & Exile's album "Open" was released on October 6, 2023, marking a significant return for the…
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Released 2007
Open Letter to a Friend
H-BlockxUnpacking H-Blockx-Open Letter to a Friend's Open Letter to a Friend
Album overview H-Blockx is a German rock band formed in 1990, known for their fusion of rock, metal, and hip-hop elem…
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Released 2016
Open Your Optics To Optimism
Blu & ExileOpen Your Optics To Optimism: exploring the world of Blu & Exile
Open Your Optics To Optimism- Album Overview "Open Your Optics To Optimism," released on October 6, 2023, marks a sig…
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Released 1995
Operation Stackola
The LunizThe Luniz – Operation Stackola: track-by-track perspective
Operation Stackola- Album Overview Released on August 24, 1995, "Operation Stackola" is the debut studio album by the…
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Released 2008
Operation Take Back Hip-hop
Marley MarlMarley Marl – Operation Take Back Hip-hop: track-by-track perspective
Operation Take Back Hip-hop- Album Overview Released in 2009, "Operation Take Back Hip-hop" is a significant album in…
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Released 2008
Operation Take Back Hip?Hop
Marley MarlMarley Marl-Operation Take Back Hip?Hop – Operation Take Back Hip?Hop: a sonic journey
Album overview Released in 2001, "Operation Take Back Hip?Hop" marks a significant entry in the realm of hip-hop, hel…
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Released 0
OPERATION: GET DOWN
Craig MackCraig Mack-OPERATION: GET DOWN – OPERATION: GET DOWN: a sonic journey
Album overview The album "OPERATION: GET DOWN" was released in 1994 by Craig Mack, a pivotal figure in the East Coast…
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Released 2015
Ora O Mai Più
Don JoeHow Don Joe shaped the sound of Ora O Mai Più
Ora O Mai Più- Album Overview "Ora O Mai Più," released in 2017, marks a pivotal moment in the Italian hip-hop landsc…
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Released 2015
Ora O Mai Più
MaruegoA closer look at Maruego's album Ora O Mai Più
Ora O Mai Più- Album Overview "Ora O Mai Più," released in 2020, marks a significant milestone in the career of Itali…
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Released 2014
Orchidee
GhemonOrchidee by Ghemon: expectations vs reality
Orchidee- Album Overview Ghemon, the Italian rapper and singer known for his unique blend of hip-hop and soulful melo…
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Released 1991
Organized Konfusion
Organized KonfusionBreaking down the themes in Organized Konfusion by Organized Konfusion
Organized Konfusion- Album Overview Organized Konfusion's self-titled debut album was released in 1991 under the icon…
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Released 2006
Oriental 1001 Nights
Flam BoyFlam Boy – Oriental 1001 Nights: track-by-track perspective
Oriental 1001 Nights- Album Overview Released in 2023, "Oriental 1001 Nights" marks a significant entry in the discog…
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Released 2022
Osiris
Mc RenMc Ren – Osiris: a sonic journey
Osiris- Album Overview Released in 1993, "Osiris" is the debut solo album by legendary hip-hop artist Mc Ren, a promi…
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Released 2006
Ouest Side
BoobaWhy Booba's Ouest Side matters
Ouest Side- Album Overview Released in 2006, "Ouest Side" marks a pivotal moment in French hip-hop, showcasing the ar…
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Released 2016
Out My Feelings (in My Past)
Boosie BadazzOut My Feelings (in My Past): the story Boosie Badazz wants to tell
Out My Feelings (in My Past)- Album Overview Released on November 27, 2020, "Out My Feelings (in My Past)" is the lat…
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Released 2016
Out My Feelings: In My Past
Boosie BadazzHow Boosie Badazz shaped the sound of Out My Feelings: In My Past
Out My Feelings: In My Past- Album Overview Out My Feelings: In My Past is the 2020 album by renowned Southern rapper…
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