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9 Artists Whose Breakout Albums Defined 1996: Where Are They Now?

From hip-hop releases like The Score and Ill Na Na to R&B albums like Ginuwine … the Bachelor and Dru Hill, 1996 definitely gave us some breakout hits from some of our favorite ’90s artists. By the ...
American Songwriter

3 Classic ’90s Debut Rap Albums That Will Make You Pine for the Golden Era of Hip-Hop

Released in the summer of 1996, this album was the world’s formal introduction to a man who would embody rap music for the next several decades. The debut solo LP from Jay-Z, this album showcased his ...
Hip Hop Vibe on MSN

Lil Kim’s “Hard Core” named Best Rap Album Cover Of All-Time by Billboard

Lil’ Kim’s Hard Core named the Best Rap Album cover by Billboard Nearly thirty years after its release, Lil’ Kim’s […] The post Lil Kim’s “Hard Core” named Best Rap Album Cover Of All-Time by ...
American Songwriter

No Skips: 3 Perfect Rap Albums From the Golden Age of the 1990s

Let’s take a vote. For everyone who believes that the 1990s were the best years for rap music, raise your hand. Okay, that’s one… two… three… all of you ...