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Eldon Davis - Historian
- Dec 28, 2020
#VitalFactz: 21st Anniversary - Jay-Z (Vol. 3... Life & Times Of S. Carter)
On this day in 1999, Jay-Z released his 4th studio album Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter. This album was certified Triple Platinum & peaked at #1 on Billboard's Hot 200 Albums Chart. It includes the singles Do It Again, Big Pimpin' & Anything. It also includes the bonus tracks (which are hidden) Jigga My Nigga & Girl's Best Friend.


edavis76
- Dec 22, 2020
#VitalFactz: 22nd Anniversary - DMX (Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood)
On this day in 1998, DMX released his second studio album Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood. This album was certified Triple Platinum. With this album DMX made history as he became the only artist ever to release 2 albums in a calendar year that debuted at #1 on Billboard's Hot 200 Albums Chart. This album includes the singles No Love 4 Me & Slippin'.


edavis76
- Dec 21, 2020
#VitalFactz: 21st Anniversary - D.M.X. (... And Then There Was X)
On this day in 1999, DMX released his 3rd studio album ...And There Was X. This album is his most successful release to date as it was certified 5x Platinum. It's also was his 3rd consecutive album to debut at #1 on Billboard's Hot 200 Albums Chart. It includes the singles What's My Name? as well as What These Bitches Want & Party Up (Up In Here).


Eldon Davis - Historian
- Dec 19, 2020
#VitalFactz: 20th Anniversary - Snoop Dogg (Tha Last Meal)
On this day in 2000, Snoop Dogg released his Platinum selling 5th studio album Tha Last Meal. This would be his 3rd & final album for the No Limit Label. It includes the singles Snoop Dogg (What's My Name Pt.2) as well as Lay Low.


edavis76
- Dec 18, 2020
#VitalFactz: 30th Anniversary - EPMD (Business As Usual)
On this day in 1990, Brentwood Long Island duo EPMD released their third album Business As Usual. This album (like the previous 2) went Gold & peaked at #1 on Billboard's R&B Albums Chart. This album Includes the singles Gold Digger, Rampage & Give The People. This is also the album that introduces Redman to the world. He's featured on the tracks Hardcore & Brother's On My Jock.