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On this day, Ms. Jackson unveils her 'Velvet Rope' and Ludacris serves up 'Chicken-n-Beer.' Also, MC Lyte and Toni Braxton celebrate birthdays.

Black Moon debuts, Erick Sermon goes solo, Eazy-E releases a scathing Dr. Dre diss, MeShell Ndegeocello creates a new soul standard, U-God and Pharoahe Monch make their solo debuts.

Jan 26, 2017 · The six-man R&B group has amassed a serious discography of hits. From their early days as an 80s bubblegum teen act through their evolution into polished 90s R&B …

Jun 15, 2018 · Among the unsung group's of the '90s, Intro ranks near the top, as their 1993 self-titled debut and the follow-up, New Life, both earned them cache with R&B fans. In 1994, the …

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B.G. is born, Queen Latifah drops an important album, TLC delivers their fun brand of R&B/hip-hop, and Junior M.A.F.I.A. helps Lil Kim launch her solo career.

Sep 13, 2015 · When you think of the "top five dead or alive" producers in the game, Swizz Beatz surely makes the list. The veteran studio maverick has spent the last two decades crafting …

Oct 27, 2017 · That laid-back bassline and smooth synths--this is a pure West Coast classic. The Conscious Daughters were one of the most underrated acts in 90s hip-hop, combining Bay …

Jun 8, 2012 · Donda West was a huge, looming figure in her son's life. Kanye's first three album titles (The College Dropout, Late Registration, Graduation) were all in their way answers to his …