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Various Artists – Soundbombing (October 14, 1997)

Posted on 08/18/2026 by deedub77

Finally, we’ve made it through 1997! This is my final ’97 album review, but I plan on posting the best and worst of the year in the next few weeks. I hope you enjoy the read, and thanks for time … Continue reading →

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Twista – Adrenaline Rush (June 24, 1997)

Posted on 08/04/2026 by deedub77

The first time I heard Twista rhyme was back in the early nineties when he was going by the alias of Tung Twista. Back then, there was a bunch of hoopla around him getting into the Guinness Book of World … Continue reading →

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Leschea – Rhythm & Beats (June 17, 1997)

Posted on 07/21/2026 by deedub77

If you’re new to TimeIsIllmatic, I’m Deedub, a self-proclaimed hip-hop junkie who loves collecting CDs and vinyl. I collect other genres of music as well (i.e., R&B, seventies soul, pop, a bit of rock, and jazz), but a large chunk … Continue reading →

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Ill Al Skratch – Keep It Movin’

Posted on 07/07/2026 by deedub77

We last heard from the New York City duo, Ill Al Skratch, in 1994 with their debut album, Creep Wit’ Me. The album spawned two moderately successful singles, but neither racked up any hardware (aka RIAA gold or platinum plaques), … Continue reading →

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Tracey Lee – Many Facez

Posted on 06/30/2026 by deedub77

Before hearing him rhyme on CRU’s “Bluntz & Bakakeemis,” I had never heard of Tracey Lee. But I like what I heard during the cameo, so a few months ago, when I came across a used copy of his debut … Continue reading →

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Murs – F’Real (March 10, 1997)

Posted on 06/16/2026 by deedub77

After well over a year and a half of working through the 1997 portion of my hip-hop vinyl and CD collection, an end is in sight. The next six reviews will be recent ‘97 additions to my collection. Then I … Continue reading →

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Various Artists – In Tha Beginning… There Was Rap (November 25, 1997)

Posted on 06/02/2026 by deedub77

Priority Records was a distribution company and record label founded by Bryan Turner, Mark Cerami, and Steve Drath in 1985. The Los Angeles-based label dealt with several genres of music, but it was a cornerstone in bringing West Coast Gangsta … Continue reading →

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Will Smith – Big Willie Style (November 25, 1997)

Posted on 05/26/2026 by deedub77

Will Smith is easily one of the most recognizable faces and names on the planet. After launching his acting career as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for six seasons, he became a mega successful film actor with leading roles in … Continue reading →

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MGJ – No More Glory (November 18, 1997)

Posted on 05/12/2026 by deedub77

The main reason I started this blog was as a way to work through my ever-growing hip-hop vinyl and CD collection. I have thousands of vinyl and CDs, and have only listened to about a fourth of them to date. … Continue reading →

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Timbaland And Magoo – Welcome To Our World (November 11, 1997)

Posted on 04/28/2026 by deedub77

By 1997, Timbaland was already an established music producer. He’d produced records for Jodeci, Usher, 702, and had production credits on the Above The Rim and Dangerous Minds soundtracks. He produced Ginuwine’s debut album, The Bachelor, and a large chunk … Continue reading →

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