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Showing posts with label classic Hip Hop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label classic Hip Hop. Show all posts
January 15, 2021
Step In The Arena turns 30
October 20, 2020
The Diamond In The Rough: The New Jack Swing Session Redux
October 19, 2020
The Diamond In The Rough: The Boot Camp Clik Session
July 15, 2019
psychology x Wu-Tang Clan
Invited to perform at the Wu-Tang Clan Montreal concert (July 12, 2019), psychology put together a history lesson of Golden Age Hip Hop to warm up the crowd.
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August 14, 2015
Celebrating the music of Cypress Hill
Released on August 13, 1991; Cypress Hill's self titled debut album was one of hip hop's innovative albums during the Golden Age. psychology celebrates 24 years of Cypress Hill with The Diamond In The Rough: The Cypress Hill Session.
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April 26, 2014
Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik celebrates 20 years
April 26, 2014 marks the 20th anniversary of Outkast's debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. Although not one of their most popular albums, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik was a key part of Outkast history as it was also the debut of the production team; Organized Noize.
Since it's release, Outkast has become one of Hip Hop music's most respected bands and continues to push the boundaries of Hip Hop.
psychology pays tribute with The Diamond In The Rough: The Outkast Session
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March 27, 2014
March 27th marks the 30th anniversary of Run DMC's debut album
30 years ago, the world was introduced to MC's Run & DMC. Their DJ, Jam Master Jay started his legendary reign as the man behind the turntables for the iconic Hip Hop group.
Released on March 27th, 1984; Run-DMC has been regarded by music writers as one of early hip hop's best albums and a landmark release of the new school hip hop movement in the 1980s.
In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums. In 1989, the album was ranked number 51 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Albums of the 1980s. In 2003, the album was ranked number 240 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
psychology pays tribute with The Diamond In The Rough: The Run DMC Edition.
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November 9, 2013
Marauding 20 years strong
Like all other ATCQ albums, Midnight Marauders is considered a Hip Hop classic and is a benchmark album from one of the most respected and influential groups of all time.
A critical & commercial success, the third album from A Tribe Called Quest shifted its attention to more urban concerns, but still touched on typical Hip Hop subjects such as racial issues and sexual tension.
psychology celebrates the 20th anniversary of Midnight Marauders with The Diamond In The Rough: The A Tribe Called Quest Session
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Enter The Wu-Tang celebrates 20 years
Released on November 9, 1993, Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), was the debut album from Shaolin's Finest, the legendary Wu-Tang Clan.
The distinctive sound of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) created a blueprint for hardcore hip hop during the 1990s and helped return New York City hip hop to national prominence. Its influence helped lead the way for several other East Coast hip hop artists, including Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Mobb Deep, and Jay-Z.
Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) is regarded by some music writers as one of the most significant albums of the 1990s, as well as one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. In 2003, the album was ranked number 386 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
psychology resurrects one of his favourite DITR sessions to celebrate the landmark anniversary of the Wu-Tang Clan's debut album.
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April 10, 2013
Fear Of A Black Planet Celebrates it's 13th anniversary
Public Enemy's 3rd studio album, Fear Of A Black Planet, celebrates its 23rd anniversary today (April 10).
Fear of a Black Planet is recognized as one of hip hop's greatest and most important albums. In 2003, the album was ranked number 300 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. In 2004, it was chosen by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry.
To celebrate the signifigance of this album & Public Enemy's contribution to music, psychology pays tribute with The Diamond In The Rough: The Public Enemy Session.
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December 17, 2012
The Diamond In The Rough: The Dr. Dre Session
Regarded as one of the most important and influential albums of the 1990s, The Chronic celebrates its 20th anniversary. Released on December 15, 1992; the debut solo from Dr. Dre, has since become a classic and was ranked number 137 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
In 2005, MTV listed The Chronic as the third greatest hip hop album in history. In 2006, Time magazine ranked it as one of the 100 greatest albums of all time[25] and it was listed in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
psychology celebrates the milestone of The Chronic, by paying homage to the music and production of Dr. Dre, with The Diamond In The Rough: The Dr. Dre Session.
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August 20, 2012
Lord Willin' Celebrates 10 Years
Its hard to believe that 10 years have already passed since we first heard the percussive drum and woodblock arrangement of the breakout single, Grindin', from Virgina rap duo, Clipse.
Although some may argue that Exclusive Audio Footage is the debut release from Pusha T & Malice; Lord Willin' is the album that introduced the world to the cocaine dreams of the Clipse. Since it's release, Lord Willin' has become a classic rap album from the 2000s.
psychology celebrates the 10 year anniversary of Lord Willin' by digging in the archives and re-releasing The Diamond In The Rough: The Clipse Session
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April 12, 2012
The Diamond In The Rough: The Das EFX Session
April 7th 2012, marked the 20th anniversary of the release of the debut album, Dead Serious, by Hip Hop duo Das EFX.
The album was a certified hit, peaking at 16 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, topping the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for five weeks and reaching platinum sales by 1993. Well-received upon its release, Dead Serious has since been regarded by music writers as a significant and influential album in hip hop.
Dead Serious caused an immediate sensation upon its release in March 1992.[2] The album went platinum on the strength of the singles Mic Checka and the Top 40 pop hit They Want EFX, by 1993.Giving it a 4 out of 5-mic rating, The Source's Matty C compared the duo's lyrical style to that of Busta Rhymes, Treach, and EPMD, writing "Not only have they innovated a new rhyme flow that expands on all these styles, but they have brought back fun filled hip-hop".
Their clever pop culture references were rhymes that have a permanent place in the memories of many Golden Era Hip Hop fans.
In honor of their 20th anniversary, psychology digs in the crates & pays homage to Skoob & Dray with The Diamond In The Rough: The Das EFX Session; premiering tonight ( April 12) on K103 radio at midnight.
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December 18, 2011
Stillmatic Celebrates 10 Years
December 18th marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Stillmatic, the 5th studio album by Queens, New York MC, Nas.
Stillmatic would receive a 5 mic rating from The Source and served as a commercial and critical success that helped re-establish Nas' career, following a period of critical disappointment with the releases of I Am… and Nastradamus.
It contains classic tracks like One Mic & Ether. The later is herald as one of Hip Hop's most ruthless diss tracks as it is considered the knock out punch in the Beef between Nas & Jay-Z.
psychology celebrates a classic Hip Hop album by dusting off a clasic of his own, The Diamond In The Rough: The Nas Session.
Download The Diamond In The Rough: The Nas Session HERE.
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August 18, 2011
Cypress Hill's debut album celebrates 20 years
Its hard to believe that Cypress Hill have been taking hits from the bong for 20 years. When this album originally dropped on August 13, 1991; it added a different funky edge to West Coast hip hop.
Cypress Hill was the first Latino hip-hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide. They are now icons within Hip Hop and their albums are considered classic to many critics & fans.
Tonight (Aug 18-midnight), on K103 radio, psychology pays tribute to Muggs, Sen Dog & B-Real, with The Diamond In The Rough: The Cypress Hill Session. 60 minutes of that funky Cypress Hill Shit...
Tune in and/or download The Diamond In The Rough: The Cypress Hill Session HERE.
May 12, 2011
The Diamond In The Rough: The De La Soul Eulogy
On May 13th, 1991, De La Soul released their follow up to their classic debut album, 3 Feet High & Rising, with an effort to shake off the hippie image by being a bit more edgy on De la Soul Is Dead.
While many overlook this album when talking about De La Soul, it was one of the first albums to receive a five mic rating in The Source.
psychology pays homage to De La Soul Is Dead by dusting off some classic vinyl and putting together a "eulogy" for De La Soul & the influence they have had over him.
Tune into K103 radio tonight (May 12) at midnight for The Diamond in The Rough: The De La Soul Eulogy
Tune in and/or download HERE.
January 17, 2011
Step In The Arena Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
January 15th marked the 20th anniversary of the release of Hip Hop Legends, Gang Starr, 2nd studio album, Step In The Arena. Released on January 15th, 1991; the album contained classics like Who's Gonna Take The Weight & Just To Get A Rep.
All the tracks were written & produced by DJ Premier & Guru; as was the norm back in the gloden age of Hip Hop...
When released, it received 3.5 mics in The Source; 4.5 stars in Rolling Stone & a perfect 5 Stars at AllMusic. In 2007 it was named the greatest hip hop album of all time by IGN.com.
psychology digs in the archives & pays homage with one of his favorite DITR mixes, The Diamond In The Rough: The Gang Starr Session.
Download psychology's Gang Starr tribute HERE.
R.I.P. Guru (July 17, 1966 – April 19, 2010)
August 26, 2010
Mama Said Knock You Out celebrates its 20th anniversary
August 27th marks the 20th anniversary of the release of LL Cool J's 4th studio album, Mama Said Knock You Out.
The album spawned four hit singles: The Boomin' System; Around the Way Girl; 6 Minutes Of Pleasure & the hard-hitting title track, which to this day is STILL one of the most hard hitting Hip Hop songs released(When Bob Dylan recites a verse from MSKYO, you know it's a classic).
Although LL specifically tells us, "Don't Call It A Comeback!"; MSKYO was made as a comeback album after the critically disapointing Walking With A Panther. The album helped restore LL's reputation as a hip hop icon. In 1998, it was listed in The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums
To help celebrate the anniversary of MSKYO, which is also my personal favorite album from LL, psychology digs in the archives and blows the dust off a classic edition of DITR.
Tune in to K103 radio tonight (Aug. 26) at mdinight for The Diamond In The Rough: The LL Cool J Session.
Download The Diamond In The Rough: The LL Cool J Session HERE
June 19, 2008
Skillz: Design Of A Decade Mixtape
Your rapper's favorite rapper..
This Mixtape is straight up for the 90s heads. Download here & enjoy!
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