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We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Jan 21 min read
Celebrating the 42nd Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”
On January 2, 1983, Michael Jackson released the timeless single “Billie Jean” from his groundbreaking Thriller album. The track,...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Dec 13, 20241 min read
Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre Drop First Album Together In 30 years, 'Missionary'
Still Snoop Dogg and D.R.E — the West Coast dream team is back at it again after three decades! Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have reunited for...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Nov 27, 20242 min read
22 Years Ago, Jennifer Lopez And LL Cool J Released The Hit-Single "All I Have"
On October 19, 2002, LL Cool J revealed that he had just recorded a song for Lopez's then-upcoming album two days prior, saying: "We did...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Oct 10, 20241 min read
Marques Houston Reveals You Got Served Was Originally Titled Dance and Intended for Aaliyah and Ginuwine
In a recent interview, Marques Houston shared an interesting fact about the 2004 film You Got Served . He disclosed that the movie was...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Oct 10, 20241 min read
Ciara Revealed That ‘Goodies’ Was Almost a Britney Spears Song
In a recent appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show , Ciara revealed that her 2004 hit "Goodies" was almost recorded by Britney Spears. The...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Aug 25, 20242 min read
Today in R&B History | Aaliyah Passed Away 23 Years Ago
23 years ago, we lost the R&B sensation when the plane shej was on crashed at the Marsh Harbour Airport on the Abaco Islands,...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Aug 23, 20242 min read
Joe Budden Receives Gold Plaque for "Pump It Up" from Hip-Hop Legend LL Cool J
In the world of hip-hop, few moments are as iconic as when one artist recognizes the achievements of another, especially when it involves...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Aug 16, 20242 min read
Tank Stirs the Pot: Comparing Chris Brown and Michael Jackson’s Legacy
The ongoing debate over who holds the crown in the realm of music continues to captivate fans and industry insiders alike. Recently, R&B...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
May 1, 20241 min read
Cher Reveals Her Favorite Music Artist Is Tupac Shakur
Cher, the iconic singer and actress, surprised fans and viewers alike during her recent appearance on the Jennifer Hudson show when she...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Apr 22, 20241 min read
Lauryn Hill Makes Special Appearance in Son YG Marley's Latest Music Video
Lauryn Hill, the singer, songwriter, and rapper, has surprised fans with a special appearance in the newest music video of her son, YG...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Hip-Hop Crew Flipmode Squad Returns: Busta Rhymes Unveils Upcoming Album
Hip-hop fans rejoice as Busta Rhymes, veteran rapper and founder of Flipmode Squad, has officially announced that the group is working on...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Feb 13, 20242 min read
Today in Hip Hop History | Tupac Released His Fourth and Final Album 'All Eyez On Me'
“Out on bail, fresh out of jail” will forever be the maxim to Tupac Shakur’s double-disc classic, All Eyez On Me. It’s not just a...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Jan 16, 20243 min read
Happy 45th Birthday, Aaliyah!
Today, Aaliyah Dana Haughton would have been 45 years old. 23 years ago, we lost the R&B sensation when the plane she was on crashed at...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Happy 65th Birthday, Sade!
Celebrating her 65th birthday today, Sade's timeless voice and soulful melodies have not only left an indelible mark on the music...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Nov 23, 20232 min read
Ms. Lauryn Hill Postpones Miseducation Anniversary Tour Dates Due to Vocal Strain
Lauryn Hill has postponed the remainder of her tour dates this year until 2024 due to vocal strain. On Wednesday morning, the five-time...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Nelly Sells 50 Percent of His Music Catalog for $50 Million
Things have certainly been heating up for Nelly. The 48-year-old rapper just secured a $50 million deal for 50 percent of his music...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Apr 26, 20231 min read
Usher Wants To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
Usher just addressed the fan campaign for him to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show. If you missed it, he was a top choice...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Apr 25, 20233 min read
Today in Hip Hop History | Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Passed Away 21 Years Ago
It's been 21 years (April 25, 2002) since Left Eye tragically lost her life in a car accident in Honduras, aged 30. On her casket were...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Today in Hip Hop History | Nas Released His Debut Album 'Illmatic'
On this day in Hip Hop history, Nas released his debut studio album, 'Illmatic', in 1994. Released by Columbia Records, the album debuted...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Today in Hip Hop History | Tupac Released His Third Album 'Me Against the World'
2Pac was born on June 16, 1971 and died on September 13, 1996, but his legacy was birthed on March 14, 1995. On this day, 28 years ago,...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Mar 9, 20233 min read
Today in Hip Hop History | The Notorious B.I.G. Died 26 Years Ago
Biggie Smalls, also known as "The Notorious B.I.G.," was a revered hip-hop artist and face of East Coast gangsta rap. On March 9, 1997,...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Mar 5, 20231 min read
Today in Hip Hop History | EVE Released Her Second Album 'Scorpion'
Actress, rapper and Ruff Ryder's first lady EVE's critically acclaimed and landmark platinum-selling album Scorpion was released 22 years...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Feb 24, 20231 min read
Today in R&B History | TLC Released Their Third Album 'FanMail'
FanMail... the title of the album is a tribute to their fans who sent them fan mail during their hiatus. TLC's third studio album debuted...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Feb 22, 20231 min read
23 Years Ago Today, Aaliyah Released Her Worldwide Hit Single 'Try Again'
Aaliyah ushered in a new decade and millennium with 'Try Again' when the single was released 23 years ago on February 22, 2000. Thanks to...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Feb 17, 20231 min read
Lauryn Hill Becomes First Female Rapper to Have a Diamond Album
'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' became the first album in history by a female rapper to earn a Diamond certification. The former Fugees...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Feb 6, 20234 min read
Today in Hip Hop History | 50 Cent Released His Debut Album 'Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
21 years ago, 50 Cent introduced the world to the term that serves as the title of his debut breakthrough album and a Holy Guide that he...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Michael Jackson Nephew Jaafar Jackson To Play King Of Pop In Upcoming Biopic
Lionsgate's upcoming biopic on Michael Jackson has crowned its King of Pop! Jaafar Jackson has been tapped to portray his uncle in the...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Jan 12, 20231 min read
50 Cent Says He’s Working on an ‘8 Mile’ TV Show With Eminem
According to 50 Cent, he and Eminem are working on a television adaptation of the 2002 "8 Mile" movie. 50 Cent talked about the...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Dec 17, 20221 min read
Sean Paul Doesn't Actually Say 'Sean de Paul' in His Songs
The internet has discovered what Sean Paul is actually saying on his hit song “Temperature” and it’s safe to say, people have been...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Dec 7, 20222 min read
DJ Quik Says He Deserves To Be Considered As Dr. Dre’s Equal
He emphasised that his recent thoughts did not need to be turned into a podcast topic, but DJ Quik has certainly sparked debate in Hip...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Nov 18, 20223 min read
5 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Jay-Z and Beyoncé's Song “’03 Bonnie & Clyde.”
Before “Crazy in Love,” “Drunk in Love,” and Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s other smash collaborations, there was “’03 Bonnie & Clyde.” The Kanye...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Nov 16, 20221 min read
21 Savage Calls Nas Irrelevant "I Don't Fell Like He's Relevant"
21 Savage doesn’t believe Queens MC Nas is “relevant” amongst today’s Hip-Hop artists, he declared in a Clubhouse room entitled, “Is Nas...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Nov 16, 20221 min read
'Finally' Snoop Dogg's Legendary Life Story Coming To The Big Screen
The D-O-Double-G is getting a big screen biopic. Universal Pictures announced Wednesday the studio is developing a film to bring Snoop...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Sep 25, 20213 min read
Happy 53rd Birthday, Will Smith!
Will Smith is celebrating his 53rd birthday on September 25, 2020. Called “the most powerful actor in Hollywood” by Newsweek in April...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Sep 22, 20212 min read
Fugees Announce Reunion Tour
Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel have announced a Fugees reunion tour to celebrate 25 years of the classic album The Score....
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Sep 13, 20214 min read
Today in Hip Hop History | Tupac Shakur Passed Away 25 Years Ago
As an artist, Tupac Shakur reached the pinnacle of success. He is the undisputed king of the West Coast, selling more than 75 million...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Sep 7, 20212 min read
Happy 57th Birthday, Eazy-E!
Eazy-E, a rap pioneer and N.W.A member respected by the West Coast, has a legacy that went down in the hip-hop history books. Today...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Sep 4, 20213 min read
Happy 40th Birthday, Beyoncé!
It’s officially Bey Day! Today, Beyoncé Knowles Carter turns 40 years old. Not only is she a living icon, the musical genius has...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Sep 2, 20211 min read
Fat Joe And Ja Rule Will Face Off In The Next Verzuz
Fat Joe and Ja Rule are the next emcees to go head-to-head for Verzuz. The battle is set to go down in New York City on Tuesday (Sept....
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Aug 29, 20211 min read
Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Becomes Certified 34x Platinum
Michael Jackson, also known as the King Of Pop, has officially been certified platinum 34 times for his iconic 80’s album, “Thriller.”...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Aug 27, 20211 min read
Today in Hip Hop History | Outkast Released Their Second Album 'ATLiens'
Outkast was one of the first hip-hop acts to gain national attention. In 1996, all eyes were on the East and West coast. The regional...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Aug 25, 20212 min read
Today in Hip Hop History | Lauryn Hill Released Her Debut Album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill'
With the exception of Lil Kim, Foxy Brown and an emerging Eve, noteworthy female rappers were a rare breed in the 90s, and the material...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Aug 19, 20212 min read
Happy 52nd Birthday, Nate Dogg!
Nate Dogg would have turned 52 today! He will forever be hip hop’s favorite hook man, his legacy lives on through his music and the...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Aug 10, 20211 min read
Grandmaster Flash Says That Dr. Dre’s New Album “Will Change The Game”
It appears that Dr. Dre has a new project in the works and according to Grandmaster Flash, it is one that will shift the sound of rap...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Aug 9, 20213 min read
Happy 58th Birthday, Whitney Houston!
9 years ago we lost the legendary Whitney Houston, fans all over the world paid tribute to music legend Whitney Houston on what would...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Aug 7, 20211 min read
Stream Nas Album 'King's Disease II'
Nearly one year after releasing King’s Disease, Nas delivers the surprise sequel. Executive produced by Hit-Boy, the 15-track set...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Aug 5, 20211 min read
Aaliyah’s Entire Discography Will Be Released On Spotify August 2021
Aaliyah’s entire discography will be released on Spotify this fall, starting with ‘One in a Million’ on August 20: • One In A Million -...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Aug 4, 20211 min read
Lovers & Friends Festival in May Adds 2nd Date After Selling Out In One Hour
Due to overwhelming demand, a second date has been added to the Lovers & Friends Festival on May 15, 2022. Presented by Live Nation,...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Aug 3, 20212 min read
How to Watch Verzuz: The LOX vs Dipset
New York is definitely in the building when we watch Verzuz: The Lox vs Dipset this week. Yes, the iconic rap groups are taking to the...
We Love The 90s - Urban Music
Aug 2, 20211 min read
Lovers & Friends Festival Featuring Lauryn Hill, Usher, Ludacris, Ciara, TLC, T-Pain And More
What is the Lovers and Friends Festival? Lovers and Friends is the most awaited and famous music festival of 2021, presented by Snoop...
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