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Today in Hip-Hop: The Fat Boys Drop Their Self-Titled Debut Album
Today in Hip-Hop: The Fat Boys Drop Their Self-Titled Debut Album
Today in Hip-Hop: The Fat Boys Drop Their Self-Titled Debut Album
On this day, May 28, in hip-hop history... 1984: On May 29, 1984, Brooklyn trio The Fat Boys released their self-titled debut album under Sutra Records. Though they were considered by some as a hip-hop novelty, The Original Fat Boys proved they had rhymes to back up the gimmick with their '84 premiere...
Stream Snoop Dogg’s ‘Bush’ Album
Stream Snoop Dogg’s ‘Bush’ Album
Stream Snoop Dogg’s ‘Bush’ Album
With a week to go until the official release date of Snoop Dogg's 13th solo project, Bush is available for stream via iTunes Radio's "First Play" feature. With Stevie Wonder, Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, Charlie Wilson, T.I., Gwen Stefani and Pharrell joining the fray Bush is one of Snoop's more eclectic sounding albums. Give the proj ...
Flatbush Zombies Scrap Their EP and Prep a New Album For 2015
Flatbush Zombies Scrap Their EP and Prep a New Album For 2015
Flatbush Zombies Scrap Their EP and Prep a New Album For 2015
Japanese clothing brand Bape held a private press preview yesterday at their SoHo location in New York with the Flatbush Zombies for the 10th anniversary of the popular clothing brand. During the event XXL sat down with the Brooklyn rap trio and the Zombies spoke with us in detail about their Bathing Ape collab—set to drop April 25—the importance of the brand in streetwear culture and their next m
Today in Hip-Hop: Gang Starr Drop ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’
Today in Hip-Hop: Gang Starr Drop ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’
Today in Hip-Hop: Gang Starr Drop ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’
On this day, April 22, in hip-hop history... 1989: On April 22, 1989, the world was introduced to hip-hop duo Gang Starr with their debut album, No More Mr. Nice Guy. Comprised of DJ Premier and MC Guru, Gang Starr ushered in the first wave of alternative hip-hop in the late '80s along with the likes of De La Soul and The Jungle Brothers...
Stream Wale’s ‘The Album About Nothing’
Stream Wale’s ‘The Album About Nothing’
Stream Wale’s ‘The Album About Nothing’
Wale, arguably the most polarizing artist on MMG's roster, follows up his 2013 release, The Gifted, with the Jerry Seinfeld-aided The Album About Nothing. Wale tackles the 14-track project with personal rhymes and songs about battling depression, the lack of respect he feels he receives as an artist, social media and going through a miscarriage with an ex-girlfriend. Des ...
Rappers React to Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly
Rappers React to Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly
Rappers React to Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar's sophomore album, To Pimp A Butterfly, has been all the talk since its unexpected release last Sunday night. The album, which has been well received by fans of the T.D.E. rapper, is also being highly praised by Kendrick's peers in the music industry...
Yelawolf’s New Album ‘Love Story’ Will Drop in April
Yelawolf’s New Album ‘Love Story’ Will Drop in April
Yelawolf’s New Album ‘Love Story’ Will Drop in April
After headlining the Slumerican Made Tour late last year, Yelawolf is gearing up to release his highly anticipated sophomore album, Love Story, on April 21. The second LP from Yelawolf will be executive produced by Shady Records head honcho Eminem and will have production from Malay, WLPWR, as well as Slim Shady himselm...
Stream J. Cole’s Album ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’
Stream J. Cole’s Album ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’
Stream J. Cole’s Album ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’
J. Cole's unexpected 2014 Forest Hills Drive album is on-sale today but if you'd like to stream the album before copping, you can do so via Beats Music. There are no features on the project and the 13-songs feature production from Cole, DJ Dahi, Illmind, Cardiak and more.  ...

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