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Eldon Davis - Historian
- Jan 31, 2019
#VitalFactz: 30th Anniversary: Kwame (Kwamé the Boy Genius: Featuring a New Beginning)
It was on this day in 1989, Queens native rapper Kwame released his classic debut studio album Kwamé the Boy Genius: Featuring a New Beginning. This album includes the singles The Rhythm, as well as U Gotz 2 Get Down & It's The Man We All Know & Love.
Eldon Davis - Historian
- Jan 29, 2019
#VitalFactz: Happy Birthday - Rakim
Happy Birthday Rakim. Born William Michael Griffin Jr. January 28, 1968. Griffin, originally from Long Island, New York is formerly one half of the Legendary Duo Eric B & Rakim. In 1986 they released their debut single Eric. B Is President with the classic B-Side Check Out My Melody. In July of the following year they released their debut album Paid In Full. This album was certified Platinum & included the singles I Ain't No Joke, Move The Crowd as well as the title track Pai
Eldon Davis - Historian
- Jan 28, 2019
Eldon Davis - Historian
- Jan 24, 2019
Eldon Davis - Historian
- Jan 23, 2019
#VitalFactz: 30th Anniversary - Tone Loc (Loc-ed After Dark)
On this day in 1989, West Coast rapper Tone Loc released his debut studio album Loc'ed After Dark. This album was certified Double Platinum & peaked at #1 on Billboard's Hot 200 Albums Chart. It includes the singles Wild Thing, Funky Cold Medina and I Got It Goin' On.
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