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COP YOU ONE | GROTESK - “6ft-6in” Lamp
Happy 45th, Rakim Allah.
BACK IN THE DAY |1/28/92| Lord Finesse releases his second album, Return of the Funky Man, on Giant Records.
FUN FACTS that didn’t fit in the Yams story: -Rocky says the song above influenced the “Long.Live.ASAP” title track. -Yams wanted to get Playa Fly to appear on “Live.Love.ASAP.” -An early suggestion by the label was to have ‘1 Train” be
COP YOU ONE | IMNOTATOY - “Thank you Kelz” Tee
André “The Giant” Roussimoff (May, 19 1946 – January, 27 1993)
15 YEARS AGO TODAY |1/27/98| The soundtrack to the movie, Ride, was released on Tommy Boy records.
BACK IN THE DAY |1/27/97| Outkast released the 3rd single, Jazzy Belle, off of their second album, ATLiens.
BACK IN THE DAY |1/27/91| Whitney Houston sings The Star Spangled Banner, to open Super Bowl XXV. The Giants defeated the Bills, 20-19 to win their 2nd championship in four years.
Happy 52nd, Wayne.
BACK IN THE DAY |1/26/99| Foxy Brown releases her second album, Chyna Doll, on Def Jam Records.
Brooklyn (Jay-Z) vs. Memphis (JT)
20 YEARS AGO TODAY |1/26/93| King Tee released his third album, Tha Triflin’ Album, on Capitol Records.
Happy 36th, VC.
Jasun “Half a Mil” Wardlaw (January 25, 1973 – October 24, 2003)
THE ART OF STORYTELLING
BACK IN THE DAY |1/25/96| B.G. released his second album, Chopper City, on Cash Money Records.
Steve Roland “Pre” Prefontaine (January 25, 1951 – May 30, 1975)
Olu’s Son (via babylonfalling)
BACK IN THE DAY |1/25/00| The Lox release their second album, We Are The Streets, on Ruff Ryders Records.
Happy 32nd, AK.
BACK IN THE DAY |1/25/87| NY Giants beat the Denver Broncos, 39-20 to win Superbowl XXI
BACK IN THE DAY |1/25/00| D'Angelo released his second album, Voodoo, on Virgin Records.
You Can’t Beat The Rap!
Ladies and Gentleman…The New Orleans Pelicans. [via]
KING JAMES
#TonyStarksThursdays
Nike Celebrates Black History Month. Be Bold. Be True.
BACK IN THE DAY |1/24/71| Michael Jackson released his solo debut, Got To Be There, on Motown Records.
25 YEARS AGO TODAY |1/24/88| The very 1st WWF Royal Rumble is held. “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan is the winner.
BACK IN THE DAY |1/24/91| Boyz II Men released the first single, Motownphilly, from their debut album, Cooleyhighharmony, on Motown Records.
Happy Birthday, John Belushi
BACK IN THE DAY |1/24/97| Eryka Badu released, On & On, the first single off her debut album, Baduizm.
BACK IN THE DAY |1/24/95| Nine released the first single, Wutcha Want?, of his debut album, Nine Livez on Profile Records.
BACK IN THE DAY |1/24/95| Too $hort released his 9th album, Cocktails, on Jive Records.
BACK IN THE DAY |1/24/62| Jackie Robinson becomes the first Black Baseball Player elected to Baseball Hall of Fame.
BACK IN THE DAY |1/23/85| The cartoon, Thundercats, debuted on television.
Happy Lump Day
PARTY & BULLSHIT
DJ Soul Presents: FILAxTMNT 1. TMNT Theme Song (Original) 2. Roxanne Shante & Biz Markie - The Def Fresh Crew 3. Master Splinter - Origin Of The TMNT (interlude) 4. Schoolly D - Put Your Filas On 5. MC Boob aka Steady B - Do The Fila & The Pee
A Battle For The Best ‘Chappelle’s Show’ Sketch Ever (via @Grantland) (via johngotty)
BACK IN THE DAY |1/23/84| Hulkamania is officially born as Hulk Hogan defeats the Iron Sheik to win his first WWF title.
BACK IN THE DAY |1/23/89| Tone Lōc released his debut album, Lōc-ed After Dark, on Delicious Vinyl Records.
30 YEARS AGO TODAY |1/23/83| The A-Team debuted on NBC.
The 6th Annual Roots Picnic
10 YEARS AGO TODAY |1/22/03| Chappelle’s Show debuted on Comedy Central.
Happy 48th, Jazzy Jeff.
25 YEARS AGO TODAY |1/22/88| Mike Tyson defeated Larry Holmes to remain the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. Watch the fight here.
Mecca & The Soul Brother
Happy 25th, Greg.
NEW POLITO VEGA ZINE. COMING SOON. GET YOU SOME. www.timothyhemingway.com
Journey Throo da Darkside
Presidential Shit.
BACK IN THE DAY |1/21/85| Run-DMC releases their second album, King of Rock, on Profile/Arista Records.
Happy Birthday, JMJ.
Happy 50th, Detlef.
Happy 50th, Hakeem The Dream.
Happy 42nd, Questo.
The Ladies Man
ICED OUT MEDALLIONS
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