Ballerific Music

⠀ On January 31, 1994, Wu-Tang Clan released their smash single “C.R.E.A.M.” (Cash Rules Everything Around Me) from their 1993 album, ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ To this day, “C.R.E.A.M.” remains a hip-hop classic that made us fall in love with Wu-Tang and their raw, street demeanor. For …

On January 28, 2006, T.I. released his single “What You Know” from his fourth studio album ‘King’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The single was also used in promotion for T.I’s film, ‘ATL’ which debuted in theaters two months later. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The single had much success and peaked at number three Hot …

⠀⠀ 19 years ago today, rapper Foxy Brown released her second studio album ‘Chyna Doll’ on Violator Records and Def Jam Recordings. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ With the success of her debut album, ‘Ill Na Na’, Brown went to work on her second album, making sure that she was an executive producer …

⠀⠀ 3 years ago today, Nicki Minaj released the single “Truffle Butter,” featuring Drake and Lil Wayne from her third studio album, ‘The Pinkprint’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Featuring verses from these Young Money all-stars, the single was an instant hit. According to multiple publications such as Slate and Pitchfork, the song …

⠀ 11 years ago Young Jeezy released his single “Go Getta” featuring R. Kelly from his second album, ‘The Inspiration’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The song was a club banger, combining Jeezy’s street persona and Kelly’s catchy vocals. It was a success peaking at number 18 on the Hot 100 and at …

⠀ 20 years ago today, Wyclef Jean released his third single, “Gone till November”, from his debut solo album, ‘The Carnival’. Upon its release, the single was well received. Similar to other singles, the song showcased Wyclef’s ability as a solo artist after his departure from the iconic group, The …

– blogged by: @ashleytearra Hip-Hop visionary #JayZ will receive the ‘Special Recognition’ award at this year’s 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.   The 48-year-old is being honored for his acclaimed ‘4:44’ track, “Smile”, which featured his mother, Gloria Carter, publicly coming out as a lesbian.   In the song, Hov …

⠀ 13 years ago today, The Game released his debut album ‘The Documentary’ on Aftermath Entertainment, G-Unit Records, and Interscope Records. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Featuring production from some of hip-hop’s biggest names such as Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Scott Storch and Timbaland, ‘The Documentary’ was a major success that catapulted The …

On January 17, 1992, the hip-hop crime film “Juice” was released in theaters. Starring hip-hop legend, Tupac Shakur, Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, and Khalil Kain, “Juice” was the epitome of hip-hop culture. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ From Q’s (Epps) DJing skills to their 90s street style, the film was a classic coming …

– Blogged by @climb_this_hill Everybody has their favorites, but there are a few projects out there that we can listen to all the way through, over and over.   What’s a road trip without music? Guesstimating that you’re traveling anywhere from at least 10 hours or more, you’re going to …

18 years ago today, Ice Cube and comedian Mike Epps  starred in the Blockbuster smash, “Next Friday”. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The film was the sequel to Cube’s 1995 film “Friday” and told the story of Craig (Ice Cube) who has survived a street fight with the neighborhood thug Debo, and is …

On this day, we would like to wish the ever so talented R. Kelly a Happy 51st Birthday. To celebrate his birthday, we have compiled a list of 10 baby-making songs from R. Kelly that still gets you in the mood. When it comes to music, R. Kelly is super …

-blogged by @lanaladonna   Can you believe it? A whole 21 years ago, who we then knew as #PuffDaddy made his debut with the single “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” from debut album, “No Way Out.”   Dominating the charts, “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” sat comfortably on the Billboard …

Eight years ago today, Kanye West released his second live studio album, ‘VH1 Storytellers’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The album featured live editions of some West’s most popular songs such as “Good Life”, “Amazing”, “Touch the Sky” and “Flashing Lights”. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Upon its release, the album received decent reviews such as …

  Just two years after Meek Mill accused Drake of using a ghostwriter, sparking the most entertaining beef of the year, Drake has seemingly settled his differences with the now-jailed Philly rapper. The same day Jay-Z released the visual to his song, “Family Feud,” Drake and Lil Wayne dropped their …

Blogged by: @worldwidekeege ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Leaving a legacy in the music game is important, and this year in music was one for the books.  Children that can barely walk produced entire albums, artists released pure rawness in poetry, and even some record-breaking newcomers gained way and left fans tantalized. Of all the …

On Dec. 30, 1994, rapper Notorious B.I.G. released his hit song “Big Poppa” from his first studio album ‘Ready to Die’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Sampling The Isley Brothers’ track, “Between the Sheets”, the single was an instant hit peaking number six on the Billboard Hot 100. It also earned Biggie a …

22 years ago today, 2Pac released his single “California Love” featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman.   After being released from prison in 1995, the single was dubbed as 2Pac’s comeback. It was also his first single as a Death Row Records artist.   To this day, the song remains …

As 2017 comes to an end, the hip-hop hosts/personalities that fans love to hate and hate to love compiled lists of the best and most “trash” artists, moments and albums of the year. Although the two agreed that Jay-Z, CyHi The Prince and Rapsody took the year by storm with …

18 years ago today, Trina released the track “Da Baddest B****” from her debut album with the same name. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The song charted on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number 64. With this single and her previous tracks with Trick Daddy, Trina quickly established herself as a female …