Reflecting on “Brown & Proud”: A Landmark Album in Latin Hip Hop
Thirty-four years ago, Brown & Proud, the debut album by Latin hip hop group A Lighter Shade of Brown, made up of Robert Gutierrez who went by the stage name “One Dope
Living Large…: Heavy D & the Boyz Debut Album Was Released 37 Years Ago
On October 27, 1987, hip hop group Heavy D & the Boyz debuted with Living Large…, via Uptown Records. The record, blending elements of hip hop with early new jack swing, charted at
This Day In Music: Shaquille O’Neal Dropped His Debut Album ‘Shaq Diesel’ In 1993
On October 26, 1993, Shaquille O’Neal—already a towering figure on the basketball court—stepped into the music world with the release of his debut studio album Shaq Diesel via Jive Records. This release marked