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The Beatnuts – Stone Crazy (June 24, 1997)

Posted on 03/25/2025 by deedub77

The last time we checked in with The Beatnuts here at TimeIsIllmatic (at least as far as an album is concerned) was in 1994 with their first full-length release, Street Level. A year before, The Nuts released their debut EP, … 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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The Lady Of Rage – Necessary Roughness (June 24, 1997)

Posted on 03/11/2025 by deedub77

In December of 1992, Dr. Dre released one of the best hip-hop albums of all time, The Chronic (top five, in my opinion). Before ‘92, Dr. Dre was already a platinum-selling producer and the sonic brains behind The D.O.C.’s classic … Continue reading →

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40 Thevz – Honor Amongst Thevz (June 24, 1997)

Posted on 03/04/2025 by deedub77

I don’t know a whole lot about 40 Thevz. I do know (despite the group name) that they were a two-man group from Compton, California, comprised of the brothers Henry and Malieek Straughter, who went under the rap aliases of … Continue reading →

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Wyclef Jean – The Carnival (June 24, 1997)

Posted on 02/18/2025 by deedub77

The last time we heard from Wyclef Jean was earlier in 1997 with his featured record on DJ Muggs’ Soul Assassins project. That record came on the heels of the Fugees’ landmark 1996 album The Score, which not only is … 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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Lost Boyz – Love, Peace & Nappiness (June 17, 1997)

Posted on 01/28/2025 by deedub77

1996 was a good year for the Lost Boyz. The Queens collective would see five singles reach the Billboard Hot 100 Charts, and their debut album, Legal Drug Money, would peak at number six on the Billboard 200 and receive … Continue reading →

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Cru – Da Dirty 30 (June 17, 1997)

Posted on 01/21/2025 by deedub77

CRU was the Bronx-based trio comprised of Yogi, Chadeeo, and The Mighty Ha. As legend has it, CRU spotted Chris Lighty (who had recently left Def Jam to start Violator Management) going into a club and were able to slide … 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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