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Milestones: Diana by Diana Ross
Diana endures not merely because its singles remain DJ staples, but because the record captures an artist in perpetual motion.
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Tabia N. Mullings
Milestones: The Infamous by Mobb Deep
Ready for the spearhead of hardcore hip-hop from the East Coast? If not, move along; there’s nothing here for you to see. If so, take cover. Mobb Deep…
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Harry Brown
Milestones: The Emancipation of Mimi by Mariah Carey
With The Emancipation of Mimi, Mariah Carey staged an exultant comeback after being counted out, capturing the spirit of mid-2000s R&B and revitalizing…
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Jamila W.
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Milestones: Like Water for Chocolate by Common
Common’s LWFC is a masterpiece. It nods to the Afrocentric lineage of its influences—Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat presence, Roy Ayers’ jazz-soul fusion, and the…
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Murffey Zavier
Milestones: Me Against the World by 2Pac
2Pac went all out on ‘Me Against the World’ to steer away from the orthodoxy he had tried to establish in his early years.
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Randy
Milestones: Funkadelic by Funkadelic
From George Clinton’s barbershop days to the drug-soaked studios, it’s a story of defiance and discovery. Funkadelic arrived late, sure, but they made…
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Phil
Milestones: Whitney Houston by Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston’s full range of abilities became apparent in her self-titled debut: a potent blend of sound-based craftsmanship, strategic marketing…
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Tai Lawson
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Milestones: Supreme Clientele by Ghostface Killah
Ghostface Killah set the tone for the new millennium in hip-hop with the release of his second album. “He was the best rapper, our favorite rapper…
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Nehemiah
Milestones: Let’s Get Free by dead prez
dead prez followed Public Enemy’s blueprint with political hip-hop and released a spectacular debut album that reminds us to be the change we want to…
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Reginald Marcel
Milestones: Voodoo by D’Angelo
D’Angelo released one of the holy grails in music to kick off the new millennium. After his debut LP and writer’s block dilemma, Voodoo inspired so many…
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Jill Wannasa
Milestones: The Documentary by The Game
The Game brought the West back to the forefront in 2005 with his highly-anticipated debut album under the guidance of Dr. Dre and 50 Cent.
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Randy
Milestones: Do You Want More?!!!??! by The Roots
The Roots’ essential second album (and major label debut) is their coming out party. Musically, no 1995 hip-hop highlight can measure up to this record.
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Harry Brown
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