Author Archives: deedub77

The only thing constant in life is change…and Too Short’s monotone slow flow. Since 1985  the Oakland native has been spitting pimpology, and while many hip-hop legends and vets have altered their style in an attempt to stay relevant (with … Continue reading →

When it comes to hip-hop groups with more than one emcee, EPMD is easily in my top five. From 1988 to 1992 the duo (technically, the trio, if you count DJ Scratch) put out 4 very impressive albums, which were … Continue reading →

By 1993, the paradigm in hip-hop had shifted. New York, the mecca of hip-hop, had dominated the streets and charts since its commercial beginnings with the Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” back in 1980, but thanks in large part to Dr. Dre and … Continue reading →

After two gold selling albums, 1990’s Blacks’ Magic earned Salt ‘N’ Pepa their first platinum plaque, thanks to some pretty solid singles and the magic of Hurby Luv Bug, aka Geppetto. After working Blacks’ Magic for nearly three years the ladies … Continue reading →

In my opinion, the Leaders of the New School’s debut album, Future Without A Past, was a hot mess with a few bright spots. So, when LONS returned with their follow-up in 1993, I wasn’t rushing to the store to buy … Continue reading →

We last heard from DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince in 1991 with their platinum selling album Homebase, whose commercial success was directly linked to the album’s hit first single “Summertime”. Not only did the duo have a successful … Continue reading →

And today’s post completes the trilogy of September 28th 1993 releases. When Del The Funky Homosapien came on the scene in ’91 with his debut album I Wish My Brother George Was Here (read my thoughts on that album here) he definitely introduced … Continue reading →

Part deux of the September, 28 1993 releases. We last heard from KRS-One (not withstanding his cameo appearances on other artists’ albums) on BDP’s 1992 release, Sex And Violence, which would be the final album released by Boogie Down Productions. As I … Continue reading →

September 28, 1993 was a busy day for hip-hop. Here is the first of three reviews for albums that dropped that day. When you think of New Jersey hip-hop, some of the common names that come to mind are Queen … Continue reading →

After releasing great back to back debut and sophomore albums, by 1993 De La Soul was quickly establishing themselves as some of hip-hop’s newest generals. They came on the scene in ’89 proudly representing the daisies, but that era quickly came to an end when … Continue reading →