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Walking With A Pantherwas the third album released by LL Cool J in June of 1989. The album was extremely successful and peaked at number six on Billboard as well as became certified platinum by the Recording Industry Associate of America (RIAA). Read…

Smiley released the album "The Smile Gets Wild" in the late 1980s. the album mixed the genres of Electronic and Hip Hop.

"Self Destruction" was the only single released by a collection of artists formed by rapper KRS-One for the Stop the Violence Movement created in 1988.

Promiseis the second album that was released by Sade in 1985. The album's title is said to come from a letter that lead singer, Sade Adu's, father sent regarding the "promise of hope" to recover from his battle with cancer. Read More

Eric B. & Rakim are a hip-hop duo that was formed in Long Island, New York in the late 1980s. The duo released their debut album Paid in Fullin 1987. The album placed number 58 on the Billboard 200 and consisted of heavily sampling by Eric B.…

Brand Nubian is a hip hop group from New Rochelle, New York that started in 1989. The group consisted of the members Grand Puba, Sadat X, Lord Jamar, DJ Alamo, DJ Sincere, and DJ Stud Doogie. The band consisted of three emcees and three DJs. The…

Nice & Smooth is a hip-hop duo from New York City. The group was started in 1986 with the members, Greg Nice, Smooth B, and D.J. Teddy Tedd. Read More

Michael Websters business cards for his company Dynamic Sound as a DJ.

This picture was taken on days 1 and 2 on acquiring Michael Webster’s collection. This image was during the oral history interview.