Black Moon – Enta da Stage

Black Moon – Enta da Stage

Brooklyn based Black Moon, comprised of Buckshot, 5ft, and DJ Evil Dee, released their debut album Enta da Stage on October 19, 1993 through Nervous Records. Recorded at D&D Studios, Enta da Stage was produced by DJ Evil Dee and Mr. Walt of Da Beatminerz. The...
Outkast – ATLiens

Outkast – ATLiens

ATLiens is the Outkast’s second studio album and was released on released on August 27, 1996. Comprised of André 3000 and Big Boi, the Atlanta based duo dug deep into their creative pockets adding touches of gospel, dub, and psychedelic rock to this sophomore...
J Dilla – Ruff Draft

J Dilla – Ruff Draft

James Dewitt Yancey, better known as J Dilla or Jay Dee, was one of the most influential producers in hip hop. The Detroit native is your favorite producer’s favorite producer. J Dilla was ahead of his time and reshaped hip hop as we know it. Before his untimely...
J-Live – The Best Part

J-Live – The Best Part

The Best Part is J-Live’s first official studio release. The album was recorded from 1996-1999 and was slated for a release in 99. Due to issues with his then label, Raw Shack Records, The Best Part was shelved and J-Live moved on to Payday Records....
Beastie Boys – Paul’s Boutique

Beastie Boys – Paul’s Boutique

This is hands down my favorite Beastie Boys album. Although Paul’s Boutique didn’t reach the commercial popularity of their debut album, Licensed to Ill, it certainly is (IMO) their breakthrough album and has been often referred to as the Sgt. Pepper of...
A Tribe Called Quest – The Low End Theory

A Tribe Called Quest – The Low End Theory

A Tribe Called Quest’s Low End Theory is arguably ATCQ’s best album. For me personally, it’s hard to choose between Low End Theory and Beats, Rhymes, and Life as they are both musical masterpieces. I remember copping Low End Theory on cassette from a...