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advertisement for ‘the firm: the album’
- october 1997

29 years ago today, the firm released their self-titled debut album. featuring nas, az, foxy brown and nature, the supergroup brought together some of new york’s most distinct voices over dr. dre’s polished production. featuring tracks like firm biz, phone tap and affirmative action, the album captured the mafioso rap sound of the late ’90s and remains a notable moment in hip hop history.

#hiphop #thefirm #nas #foxybrown #90s

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@iamcardib @nprmusic tiny desk concert medley.

#CardiB #BardiGang #NPRTinyDesk #TinyDeskConcert #itsRikiP

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PLAYLISTS GALORE 💥 BOOM, POW, TAT

THIS JOINT IS TOUGHHH!!!!!!! PRODUCED BY @mrmillync

#StillNoMatterWhat THE ALBUM OUT NOW 💿

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Song: “Slick Roads”
LAST BUS 2 FLOG GNAW OUT ON ALL PLATFORMS! 🚌 🌼 🎡

#explore #newmusic #floggnaw #repost

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Another dope @verzuztv for us RNB lovers: @carlthomasnow vs @iamstillcase. It’s going down October 22nd. 6pm PST/ 9pm EST. 👏🏾🏆

#Case #CarlThomas #Verzuz #VerzuzTV #itsRikiP

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ad for mos def ‘black on both sides’
- october 1999

released on october 12, 1999, mos def made his solo debut with black on both sides, a landmark album in conscious hip hop. blending sharp lyricism, social commentary, jazz influences, and soulful production, mos def delivered a timeless body of work that showcased his versatility and perspective. featuring classics like ms. fat booty, mathematics, and do it now, the album remains one of the most celebrated debuts of its era and a defining moment in mos def’s legacy.

#mosdef #hiphop #blackstar #90s #nyc

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Pushing To The Max (PTTM) - snippet OTW 👽
Unreleased new music. Next drop.

I'm pushing to the max, no days off. Should I drop this week?

PTTM - OUT SOON

#LilMarsShex #newhiphop #unreleasedmusic

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My dawg Q at @watchthagap just dropped a crazzzy playlist 😤🔥 I’m featured on at least 4 joints (Still No Matter What, Chronicles, BOOM…, and City Lights) w/ my bros @mrmillync and @punchlinenem

Don’t give me any lip about how music is in a state of disarray when it’s chit like this being put together!! Run this playlist up

#ThaShackVol5

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Drake released “Nothing Was The Same” 13 years ago today. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 658K units sold. Was also nominated for best Rap album at the 2014 Grammys. 🔥🏆

#Drizzy #Drake #NothingWasTheSame #NWTS #itsRikiP

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advertisement for a tribe called quest ‘the low end theory’
- september 1991

35 years ago today, a tribe called quest released the low end theory. released september 24, 1991, the album became one of the defining records of the golden era, blending jazz samples, smooth basslines and laid-back production with q-tip and phife dawg’s sharp, conversational chemistry. tracks like check the rhime, scenario, jazz (we’ve got) and excursions showcased the group’s unique sound while pushing alternative hip hop further into the mainstream. the low end theory remains a cornerstone of ’90s hip hop and one of the most influential albums of its generation.
#atribecalledquest #90s #hiphop #queensnyc #qtip

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"Lil You" was released in April 2026 for Child Protection Awareness Month

"Lil You"🤞🏾💙
Prod. by @zandersucks
🎥: @renatorotolo
Now streaming on YouTube, Bandcamp & Soundcloud

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"Lil You" was released in April 2026 for Child Protection Awareness Month

"Lil You"🤞🏾💙
Prod. by @zandersucks
🎥: @renatorotolo
Now streaming on YouTube, Bandcamp & Soundcloud

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