A Tribe Called Quest’s Midnight Marauders dropped on November 9, 1993, sharing its release date with Wu-Tang Clan’s debut Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). This coincidence marked a watershed moment in Hip Hop, with two genre-defining albums hitting the streets simultaneously. Midnight Marauders represents Tribe at their creative peak, building on the foundation laid by […] The post A Tribe Called Quest – Midnight Marauders (1993) | Review appeared first on Hip Hop Golden Age ..read more

When Paris dropped The Devil Made Me Do It in 1990, a bomb went off in the Hip Hop world. This was a revolutionary manifesto set to beats, a fiery call to arms that demanded attention and refused to be ignored. The album kicks off with a brief “Intro” about the racially motivated murder of […] The post Paris – The Devil Made Me Do It (1990) | Review appeared first on Hip Hop Golden Age ..read more

Life Is… Too Short is the fifth album from Oakland rap icon Too Short. It was released in 1988 via Dangerous Music and re-released in 1989 through Jive Records, making it his first major label release. It appeared as a Dangerous Music/RCA Records release until Jive Records logos appeared on the release on October 25, 1990, after it […] The post Too $hort – Life Is… Too Short (1988) | Review appeared first on Hip Hop Golden Age ..read more

Dr. Dre’s The Chronic is an iconic album that dropped in 1992 and flipped the script on West Coast Hip Hop, Hip Hop as a whole even. This record presented a sonic revolution that changed the game and set the stage for G-funk domination. From the jump, The Chronic hits you with that unmistakable Dre […] The post Dr. Dre – The Chronic (1992) | Review appeared first on Hip Hop Golden Age ..read more

Ice-T’s O.G. Original Gangster (1991) is a monumental album that captures the essence of Hip Hop at a pivotal moment in its evolution. As the genre entered a new decade, Ice-T proved he wasn’t content to rest on his laurels after three successful albums, instead delivering a sprawling, ambitious project that solidified his status as […] The post Ice T – O.G. Original Gangster (1991) | Review appeared first on Hip Hop Golden Age ..read more

N.W.A’s Efil4zaggin (1991) is a complex album that thrills and frustrates. Following the departure of Ice Cube and the monumental success of Straight Outta Compton, the group faced immense pressure to deliver. The result is a project that oscillates between brilliant production and questionable lyrical choices. Dr. Dre’s work behind the boards is the undeniable […] The post N.W.A – Efil4zaggin (1991) | Review appeared first on Hip Hop Golden Age ..read more

Blu and Evidence’s Los Angeles is a love letter to the City of Angels, crafted by two of its most talented sons. This collaborative effort brings together Blu’s seasoned lyricism and Evidence’s masterful production, resulting in an album that captures the essence of L.A. in all its gritty, sun-soaked glory. Blu, who first made waves […] The post Blu & Evidence – Los Angeles | Review appeared first on Hip Hop Golden Age ..read more

Common and Pete Rock’s The Auditorium Vol. 1 is a Hip Hop masterpiece that brings together two of the genre’s most influential figures. Common, a pivotal voice in conscious Hip Hop since his 1994 breakthrough album Ressurection, has built a career on introspective lyrics and a smooth flow, earning multiple Grammy Awards. Over the years, he’s released […] The post Common & Pete Rock – The Auditorium Vol. 1 | Review appeared first on Hip Hop Golden Age ..read more

Eminem’s 2024 album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) marks a strong return to form for the rap icon. After years of mixed reception and a notably low point with 2017’s Revival, Em has managed to recapture the magic that made his iconic trifecta – The Slim Shady LP (1999), The Marshall Mathers […] The post Eminem – The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) (2024) | Review appeared first on Hip Hop Golden Age ..read more

Blueprint’s 1988 is a central piece in his discography, often heralded as his best-known solo album, particularly for those familiar with his work outside of Soul Position. Despite not achieving mainstream recognition, 1988 is revered by Hip Hop fans who appreciate its homage to a pivotal year in the genre’s history. The album’s introductory track, […] The post Blueprint – 1988 (2005) | Review appeared first on Hip Hop Golden Age ..read more