On this day in 1997, Will Smith released his debut solo album Big Willie Style. This album was certified 9x Platinum. It includes the singles Men In Black, Just The Two Of Us & Gettin' Jiggy Wit It.

On this day in 1997, Interscope Records released Tupac's album R U Still Down? (Remember Me). This would be his first posthumous album & the first without his input. The album sold over 2 million copies in the US. It includes the singles I Wonder If Heaven Got a Ghetto...

On this day in 1997, West Coast legend MC Eiht released his third studio album Last Man Standing. This album features production from Dogg Pound's own Daz Dillinger & Cypress Hill's own DJ Muggs. It includes the single Hit The Floor.

On this day in 1997, New Orleans native Mystikal released his 2nd studio album Unpredictable. This album reached Platinum status. It includes the singles Ain't No limit & The Man Right Chea.

On this day in 1997, Timbaland & Magoo released their debut album Welcome To Our World. This album was certified Platinum. It includes the singles Up Jumps da Boogie, Luv 2 Luv u & Clock Strikes.