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Anniversaries: The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
The ArchAndroid remains a reminder that the album, sequenced with cinematic care and armed with a fiercely coherent worldview, can still feel like the…
May 18
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Imani Raven
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Anniversaries: Distant Relatives by Nas & Damian Marley
The project germinated from a simple idea—repurposing unused tracks for an Africa-focused EP, but once they entered the studio, the chemistry kept…
May 18
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Phil
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Anniversaries: Safe + Sound by DJ Quik
Safe + Sound displayed DJ Quik’s ability to combine catchy hooks with steady craft. Some experiences were framed with humor, while others carried hints…
Feb 21
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Javon Bailey
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Anniversaries: Reality Show by Jazmine Sullivan
Jazmine Sullivan assembled Reality Show around everyday life and personal struggles that often remain unspoken. Her approach involves turning raw…
Jan 13
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Tai Lawson
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Anniversaries: Kendrick Lamar EP by Kendrick Lamar
After years of dropping mixtapes under the alias of K. Dot, we are introduced to the stage name of an MC that would change the game in years. However…
Dec 17, 2024
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Brandon O'Sullivan
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Anniversaries: Bastard by Tyler, The Creator
Within Bastard, a somewhat modest but meaningful set of tracks displays provocative impulses driven by youthful irritation.
Dec 16, 2024
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LeMarcus
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Anniversaries: Ghetty Green by Project Pat
Project Pat released Ghetty Green, which eventually became one of the most influential hip-hop albums ever.
Sep 14, 2024
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Anniversaries: Connected by The Foreign Exchange
Phonte and Nicolay met on Okayplayer, which led to their 20-year career together.
Aug 24, 2024
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Harry Brown
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Anniversaries: Friends & Lovers by Marsha Ambrosius
We’re celebrating the tenth anniversary of Marsha Ambroisus’ ‘Friends & Lovers.’
Jul 15, 2024
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Randy
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Anniversaries: Up for the Down Stroke by Parliament
We’re celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Parliament’s ‘Up for the Down Stroke.'
Jul 3, 2024
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Brandon O'Sullivan
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