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- The Roots “What They Do” (1996) 3 November 2024“What They Do” is a standout moment on The Roots‘ 1996 album Illadelph Halflife, both musically and in the clarity of its message. On this track, The Roots delivers a biting critique of the mainstream Hip Hop industry’s obsession with materialism and superficiality. Black Thought’s verses lay bare the shallow glamour projected by many of […]Daily Video
- Dr. Octagon – Dr. Octagonecologyst (1996) | Review 1 November 2024Dr. Octagonecologyst, Kool Keith’s mind-bending 1996 release, isn’t an album you simply listen to—it’s more like a surreal trip, taking you down dark hospital hallways, past warped medical scenes, and out into the cold reaches of space. In his debut as Dr. Octagon, a disturbing and absurd character, Keith takes us to a strange land […]HHGA Staff
- Tyler, The Creator – Chromakopia | Review 1 November 2024Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia, is a journey through the evolving mind and music of an artist who’s grown from a rebellious provocateur into a creator with layered complexity and introspective drive. With each album, Tyler has inched closer to a sound that’s uniquely his own, and in Chromakopia, he solidifies his voice and vision. While […]HHGA Staff
- Naughty By Nature “O.P.P.” (1991) 1 November 2024“O.P.P.” was released in August 1991 as the lead single from Naughty By Nature‘s self-titled album Naughty by Nature. The song was one of the first rap songs to become a pop hit when it reached number 6 in the U.S. and number 35 in the UK in 1991. Its declaration, “Down Wit’ OPP” was a […]Daily Video
- Public Enemy – It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back (1988) | Review 25 October 2024Public Enemy, formed in 1985, emerged as a loud, bold, and unapologetically outspoken voice in Hip Hop. Hailing from Long Island, New York, the group was led by Chuck D, with Flavor Flav, Terminator X, and the production collective known as the Bomb Squad. Their first album, Yo! Bum Rush the Show (1987), offered glimpses […]HHGA Staff
- Organized Konfusion – Stress: The Extinction Agenda (1994) | Review 14 October 2024Organized Konfusion’s Stress: The Extinction Agenda represents an ambitious and intense step in Hip Hop, one that brought something both fierce and thought-provoking to the genre in the mid-1990s. Following the acclaim for their self-titled debut, the duo of Pharoahe Monch and Prince Po had set high expectations for themselves, and this album lives up […]HHGA Staff
- In Memory Of Ka: Brooklyn’s Poet Of Pain And Reflection 14 October 2024Kaseem Ryan, known to the world as Ka, unexpectedly passed away on October 12, 2024, in New York City. His loss marks the end of an era in Hip Hop, where his unique voice and poetic lyricism left an indelible mark on the culture. Ka wasn’t just a rapper; he was a storyteller, a philosopher, […]HHGA Staff
- De La Soul – 3 Feet High & Rising (1989) | Review 13 October 2024De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising dropped like a technicolor bomb in 1989, shattering expectations and redefining Hip Hop. The Long Island trio—Posdnuos, Trugoy the Dove, and Maseo—alongside visionary producer Prince Paul, brought an entirely new aesthetic to the genre with this release. The album’s creativity, positivity, and experimental production shifted the culture. […]HHGA Staff
- E L U C I D – REVELATOR | Review 11 October 2024ELUCID’s REVELATOR is a bold statement from the New York emcee, elevating his already impressive discography into uncharted territory. Known for his work with the duo Armand Hammer alongside billy woods, this album sees ELUCID stepping confidently into his own artistic vision. After a strong solo debut with Save Yourself (2016) and the introspective follow-up I […]HHGA Staff
- Authenticity In Hip Hop: What It Means To Be A “Real” Emcee In The Age Of Commercialization 11 October 2024Hip Hop isn’t just a genre of music; it’s an entire culture built on the pillars of DJing, emceeing, breakdancing, and graffiti art. Since its birth in the Bronx in the late 1970s, Hip Hop has been a reflection of the community that birthed it—a form of resistance, a voice for the marginalized, and a […]HHGA Staff
- Ultramagnetic MCs – Critical Beatdown (1988) | Review 10 October 2024Released in 1988, Critical Beatdown by Ultramagnetic MCs is a pioneering album in Hip Hop history, revered for its innovation in both production and lyrical delivery. Comprised of Kool Keith, Ced Gee, TR Love, and DJ Moe Love, Ultramagnetic MCs brought a futuristic, boundary-pushing approach to their music. Their debut album is packed with dense, […]HHGA Staff
- Slick Rick – The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick (1988) | Review 10 October 2024Slick Rick’s The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, released in 1988, is an essential album in the development of Hip Hop, one that remains deeply respected for its storytelling and lyricism. Slick Rick’s debut album was audacious and imaginative, mixing humor, braggadocio, and reflective narratives, all delivered with his unmistakable style. At a time when […]HHGA Staff
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