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Busta Rhymes – When Disaster Strikes… (September 16, 1997)

One could argue that Busta Rhymes was the hottest rapper alive in 1997. If you disagree, you at least have to admit he was one of the top five. He was not only coming off the success of his platinum-selling … Continue reading

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Domino – Dominology (September 2, 1997)

The last time we checked in with Domino here at TimeIsIllmatic was for his 1996 sophomore effort, Physical Funk. Thanks to his hit singles, “Getto Jam” and “Sweet Potatoe Pie,” his self-titled debut album earned gold certification. Physical Funk didn’t … Continue reading

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Atmosphere – Overcast!

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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Slum Village – Fan-Tas-Tic Vol. 1 (July 11, 1997)

James “J-Dilla” Yancey is commonly hailed as one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time, and rightfully so. In the mid-nineties, he began to make a name for himself, producing a handful of tracks for Pharcyde’s phenomenal sophomore album, … Continue reading

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Puff Daddy & The Family – No Way Out (July 1, 1997)

With all the drama, accusations, charges, and, more importantly, the Cassie tape, I’m sure some of you have already canceled Diddy and his musical catalog from your playlist, which I can understand. I’ve never been the biggest Diddy fan, but … Continue reading

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The Lady Of Rage – Necessary Roughness (June 24, 1997)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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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