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1999 - On the 6 - Jennifer Lopez
25 Years Ago - 1999 Jennifer Lopez released her debut album On the 6 This definitely is typical for the sound of music on the verge of...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read
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1999 - Enema of the State - Blink-182
25 Years Ago - 1999 Blink-182 released their third album Enema of the State. This was the first album with Travis Barker. The album...
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Jun 9, 20241 min read
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1994 - Dance Naked - John Mellencamp
30 Years Ago - 1994 John Mellencamp released his thirteenth album Dance Naked. The Van Morrison remake "Wild Night" peaked at #3, #1 AC,...
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Jun 8, 20241 min read
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1994 - Through the Fire - Peabo Bryson
30 Years Ago - 1994 Peabo Bryson released his sixteenth album Through the Fire. The album had new material and collected the big duets he...
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Jun 7, 20241 min read
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1994 - Age Ain't Nothing but a Number - Aaliyah
30 Years Ago - 1994 Aaliyah released her debut album Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. She was brought into the music business by Gladys...
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Jun 6, 20241 min read
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1984 - The Glamorous Life - Sheila E.
40 Years Ago - 1984 Sheila E. released her debut album The Glamorous Life. "The Glamorous Life" peaked at #7, #1 Club, and #9 R&B....
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Jun 5, 20241 min read
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1984 - Born in the U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen
40 Years Ago - 1984 Bruce Springsteen released his seventh album Born in the U.S.A. (was the most famous butt of 1984) The cover...
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Jun 4, 20241 min read
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1979 - I Am - Earth, Wind & Fire
45 Years Ago - 1979 Earth, Wind & Fire released their ninth album I Am. "Boogie Wonderland" featured The Emotions and peaked at #6, #2...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read
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2004 - Guetta Blaster - David Guetta
20 Years Ago - 2004 David Guetta released his second album Guetta Blaster. "Money" w/vocals from Chris Willis (underrated if you ask me)...
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Jun 2, 20241 min read
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1979 - Discovery - ELO
45 Years Ago - 1979 Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) released their eighth album Discovery. In one of his earliest jobs, comedian/actor...
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Jun 1, 20241 min read
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1984 - Fat Boys - Fat Boys
40 Years Ago - 1984 Fat Boys released their self-titled debut album. "Fat Boys"/Human Beat Box" made #65 R&B/Hip Hop "Jailhouse Rap"...
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May 31, 20241 min read
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1989 - The Other Side of the Mirror/Street Angel - Stevie Nicks
35 Years Ago - 1989 Stevie Nicks released her fourth album The Other Side of the Mirror. It is loosely based around the theme of Lewis...
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May 30, 20241 min read
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1984 - Private Dancer - Tina Turner
40 Years Ago - 1984 Tina Turner released her fifth album Private Dancer. In 2020, the album was selected by the Library of Congress for...
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May 29, 20241 min read
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1999 - Mike & the Mechanics - Mike & The Mechanics
25 Years Ago - 1999 Mike & The Mechanics released their fifth album Mike & the Mechanics or M6. The album was not officially released in...
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May 28, 20241 min read
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1994 - Heart, Soul, & a Voice - Jon Secada
30 Years Ago - 1994 Jon Secada released his second english-language album Heart, Soul, & a Voice. "If You Go" peaked at #10, #2 AC....
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May 27, 20241 min read
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1994 - Dulcinea - Toad the Wet Sprocket
30 Years Ago - 1994 Toad the Wet Sprocket released their fourth album with Columbia Records Dulcinea. Toad the Wet Sprocket takes its...
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May 26, 20241 min read
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1994 - Seal II - Seal
30 Years Ago - 1994 Seal released Seal (sometimes referred to as Seal II) "Prayer for the Dying" peaked at #21, #16 AC, #3 Alternative...
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May 25, 20241 min read
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1979 - Dynasty - KISS
45 Years Ago - 1979 KISS released their seventh studio album Dynasty. Interesting that the producer decided (an opinion shared by Stanley...
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May 24, 20241 min read
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1979 - The Boss - Diana Ross
45 Years Ago - 1979 Diana Ross released her tenth album The Boss. It was produced by Ashford & Simpson. "The Boss" peaked at #19, #1...
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May 23, 20241 min read
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1979 - Where There's Smoke - Smokey Robinson
45 Years Ago - 1979 Smokey Robinson released his seventh album Where There's Smoke. "Get Ready" made #82 on the R&B chart. "Crusin"...
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May 22, 20241 min read
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