Here’s an enlightening fact for the senior citizens in the house – 1998 was 20 years ago. Yes, that means that Silkk da Shocker CD you’ve been carting around for decades is older than some people reading this very post. But for those music fans who experienced the magic of the year 1998, you know just how important those 12 months were to hip-hop and R&B. Artists who would go on to be legit legends debuted. Albums that would become undeniable classics landed in our laps. And, for better or worse, hip-hop would begin its march toward mainstream dominance. Yes, hip-hop is now the most popular genre of music in America in 2018. But that foundation was laid two decades ago by daring artists who aspired toward commercial and critical success. Let’s look back at the incomparable albums, the singles that never left our headphones and the stories behind the biggest artists of their era. 1998 might not be considered a “golden era” among some music critics but it was the last time hip-hop and R&B collectively shined this brightly. The Unforgettable Debuts In an era of shiny garbage man suits and over-the-top soul samples, DMX’s It’s Dark and Hell is … Continue reading Why 1998 Was A Game-Changing Year For Hip-Hop & R&B
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Why 1998 Was A Game-Changing Year For Hip-Hop & R&B
Here’s an enlightening fact for the senior citizens in the house – 1998 was 20 years ago. Yes, that means that Silkk da Shocker CD you’ve been carting around for decades is older than some people reading this very post. But for those music fans who experienced the magic of the year 1998, you know just how important those 12 months were to hip-hop and R&B. Artists who would go on to be legit legends debuted. Albums that would become undeniable classics landed in our laps. And, for better or worse, hip-hop would begin its march toward mainstream dominance. Yes, hip-hop is now the most popular genre of music in America in 2018. But that foundation was laid two decades ago by daring artists who aspired toward commercial and critical success. Let’s look back at the incomparable albums, the singles that never left our headphones and the stories behind the biggest artists of their era. 1998 might not be considered a “golden era” among some music critics but it was the last time hip-hop and R&B collectively shined this brightly. The Unforgettable Debuts In an era of shiny garbage man suits and over-the-top soul samples, DMX’s It’s Dark and Hell is … Continue reading Why 1998 Was A Game-Changing Year For Hip-Hop & R&B