Tag Archives: hip-hop

Atmosphere – Overcast!

Posted on 06/10/2025 by deedub77

When people discuss musicians from Minnesota, the first name commonly mentioned is the late, great Prince Rogers Nelson, and rightfully so. In the early eighties, he would be a key player in creating the Minneapolis music sound that would bring … Continue reading →

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Rampage – Scouts Honor…By Way Of Blood (July 29, 1997)

Posted on 05/27/2025 by deedub77

Nepotism is one of the oldest practices in the world. The term nepotismo originated in the 14th century to describe the corrupt practice by popes of appointing male relatives to cardinalates and other high positions in the church. It derives … Continue reading →

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Craig Mack – Operation: Get Down (June 24, 1997)

Posted on 03/18/2025 by deedub77

In the summer of 1994, Craig Mack became the first artist to release a single on Puff Daddy’s new label, Bad Boy Records. “Flava In Your Ear” would become a Billboard Top 10 hit, reach platinum status, and lay the … Continue reading →

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Capone-N-Noreaga – War Report (June 17, 1997)

Posted on 02/11/2025 by deedub77

Years before N.O.R.E. would become a bonafide podcaster with Drink Champs or help make Reggaeton a popular musical genre in the states, Victor Santiago Jr. was half of the Queens-based rap duo Capone-N-Noreaga. Though both rappers were from Queens (different … Continue reading →

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Wu-Tang Clan – Wu-Tang Forever (June 3,1997)

Posted on 01/14/2025 by deedub77

Once Upon a time in 1993, a group of lyrical ninjas descended on the hip-hop world, firing lyrical darts into the ears of those who dared to Enter their 36 Chambers. Reigning from Shaolin, the capital of an Island called … Continue reading →

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Jungle Brothers – Raw Deluxe (June 3, 1997)

Posted on 01/07/2025 by deedub77

If you’re a faithful reader of TimeIsIllmatic, you’re already fully aware of my deep admiration for the Native Tongue collective. From the ladies: Queen Latifah, Monie Love, Shortie No Mas, and the beautiful Ms. Vinia Mojica (if you don’t know … Continue reading →

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