On This Day in 2011: Wale Dropped ‘Ambition’
Fifteen years ago today, on November 1, 2011, Wale released Ambition, his second studio album. It came out through Allido Records, Maybach Music Group and Warner Bros. Records, according to…
On This Day in 2006: Birdman and Lil Wayne Dropped ‘Like Father, Like Son’
Twenty years ago today, on October 31, 2006, Birdman and Lil Wayne released Like Father, Like Son on Cash Money and Universal. It was the joint album that turned the…
On This Day in 2012: Meek Mill Released ‘Dreams and Nightmares’
On October 30, 2012, Meek Mill released his debut studio album, Dreams and Nightmares, through Maybach Music Group and Warner Bros. Records. Fourteen years later, the opening track still hits…
On This Day in 1996: Ghostface Killah Dropped ‘Ironman’
Thirty years ago today, on October 29, 1996, Ghostface Killah released his debut solo album, Ironman, through Razor Sharp, Wu-Tang Records and Epic Street. It's one of the strongest entries…
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The Archive: Ghostface Killah’s ‘Ironman’ Turns 30
Thirty years ago this week, on October 29, 1996, Ghostface Killah stepped out from behind the stocking mask and dropped Ironman, his solo debut. It came out on Razor Sharp,…
On This Day in 2016: Jeezy Dropped ‘Trap or Die 3’ and Went Straight to No. 1
Ten years ago today, on October 28, 2016, Jeezy released Trap or Die 3, his ninth studio album, through his YJ Music imprint and Def Jam. A decade later, it…
On This Day in 1987: Heavy D & the Boyz Dropped ‘Living Large’
On Oct. 27, 1987, Heavy D & the Boyz released their debut album, Living Large, on Uptown Records. Thirty-nine years later, it still sounds like a party, and it helped…
On This Day in 1993: Shaq Dropped ‘Shaq Diesel’ and Went Platinum
On October 26, 1993, Shaquille O'Neal released Shaq Diesel, his debut album, on Jive Records. A young NBA star stepping into the booth sounds like a gimmick on paper. Shaq…
On This Day in 2002: ‘Paid in Full’ Hit Theaters and Became a Hood Classic
On October 25, 2002, Paid in Full opened in theaters. It didn't make much money. It didn't win over many critics. And it still turned into one of the most…
On This Day in 2006: Gucci Mane Dropped ‘Hard to Kill’
Twenty years ago today, on October 24, 2006, Gucci Mane released Hard to Kill, his second studio album, per Wikipedia. It came out on Big Cat Records, with Tommy Boy…
On This Day in 2001: DMX Released ‘The Great Depression’
Twenty-five years ago today, on October 23, 2001, DMX released The Great Depression, his fourth studio album, through Ruff Ryders and Def Jam. It debuted at No. 1 on the…
On This Day in 1991: Black Sheep Dropped ‘A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’
Thirty-five years ago today, on October 22, 1991, Black Sheep released their debut album, A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, on Mercury Records. It gave the world "The Choice Is Yours,"…