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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
#VitalFactz: 22nd Anniversary - Camp Lo (Uptown Saturday Night)
It was on this day in 1997, Bronx New York duo Camp Lo released their classic debut studio album Uptown Saturday Night. This album includes the singles Coolie High, Luchini AKA This Is It as well as Black Nostaljak AKA Come On.
Eldon Davis - Historian
- Jan 24, 2019
#VitalFactz: 24th Anniversary - Too Short (Cocktails)
On this day in 1995, West Coast legend Too Short released his 9th studio album Cocktails. This album was certified Platinum and peaked at #1 on Billboard's R&B Albums Chart. It includes the single Paystyle as well as the title track.
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.
