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The Best and Worst of 1993

Wow! It feels like I haven’t posted in forever. Well, here is the best and worst of 1993. Let me know your thoughts. I’ll be doing some house cleaning before we dive into 1994, so the next few post will … Continue reading

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Yo-Yo – You Better Ask Somebody (June 22, 1993)

We last checked in with Yo-Yo in 1992 with her sophomore effort Black Pearl. Her debut album Make Way For The Motherlode was a critical success, and even if it didn’t sell a ton of units, it did make some … Continue reading

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MC Lyte – Ain’t No Other (June 22, 1993)

The next two are new additions to my collection, which also happen to be released on the same day. It would have been perfect if I could have got these done last week for International Women’s Day, but a brother … Continue reading

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2 Low – Funky Lil Brotha (1993)

The success of Kris Kross’ 1992 debut album Totally Krossed Out, had everybody and their mama looking to sign the next kid rap sensation. Michael Bivens had ABC. The Native Tongues gave us Chi-Ali. And then their was Da’ Youngsta’s … Continue reading

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Jungle Brothers – J. Beez Wit The Remedy (June 15, 1993)

In life, there are some acts that are done strictly out of obligation. If my sister calls me at midnight stuck on the side of the road and I’m making love to wifee, no matter how good and warm that … Continue reading

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Da Youngsta’s – The Aftermath (April 20, 1993)

Here’s  another one from April of 1993 that I missed. Put this one after Tim Dog’s Do Or Die.  As legend has it, a young Philly emcee named Emanuel “Mentally Gifted” Parks was in the studio working on some songs … Continue reading

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The Beatnuts – Intoxicated Demons: The EP (April 6, 1993)

Somehow I missed a few that I’ve had in the collection forever. If you’re keeping track at home, place this one in between Here Come The Lords and The Swoll Package.  By 1993 The Beatnuts definitely had a foot in … Continue reading

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Ice Cube – Lethal Injection (December 7, 1993)

We last heard from Ice Cube in 1992 with his multi-platinum third full-length release, The Predator. If y’all read this blog on a regular basis, you already know how I feel about that album. But if you don’t: I felt … Continue reading

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Domino – Domino (December 7, 1993)

After the Rodney King verdict and just days before the 1992 Los Angeles riots, a few high-ranking leaders from some of the L.A. Crips and Blood sets, Football Hall of Famer, Jim Brown and others, met to discuss a peace … Continue reading

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MC Ren – Shock of The Hour (November 16, 1993)

Before we start December of 1993, I figured I’d slip this November release in, as it somehow got removed from my spreadsheet. If you’re keeping track at home, insert this one after Black Reign.  We last heard from MC Ren … Continue reading

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