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To celebrate Hip Hop’s 50th, a tribute with a twist: We’re highlighting timeless yet underrated albums by artists we love. ESPN’s network, Andscape, sits down with MC Lyte, Wiz Khalifa, Little Brother, Freddie Gibbs, Curren$y, Goodie Mob, Ja Rule and Too $hort, Young Guru, The Lox, Bun B and Big K.R.I.T. Host David Dennis Jr. rewinds time, asking the artists to tell us about one album - its backstory, relevance, and lasting impact. Andscape: where Blackness is infinite.
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2Rapper and producer Big K.R.I.T. talks about his 2017 independent album, “4eva Is a Mighty Long Time.” K.R.I.T. opens up about faith, family, and personal struggles behind the tracks “Drinking Sessions” and “Keep the Devil Off.”
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Too $hort remembers his 1988 studio album, “Life Is … Too $hort,” sharing how he teamed up with engineer Al Eaton to create the bass-hitting beats on tracks like “City of Dope” and “Pimp the Ho.”
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MC Lyte reflects on her 1988 debut album, “Lyte As a Rock.” Along the way, she shares stories about her Brooklyn upbringing, the creation of “10% Diss,” and the myth surrounding her relationship with Antoinette.
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Phonte and Big Pooh celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, “The Listening,” from 2003. The artists look back on their careers, their college days, and some truly cringeworthy moments.
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The artists bring us back to 1995 with “Soul Food.” Khujo, T-Mo, Big Gipp look back on their start with OutKast and their influence on Organized Noize. T-Mo shows love for Atlanta and its party culture, reminiscing about Bobby Brown and Black Greek Life.
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