It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back is the second studio album by American hip hop group Public Enemy, released in April 1988 by Def Jam Recordings. Public Enemy set out to make the hip hop equivalent to Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, an album noted for its strong social commentary. Recording … Read more
So Far, So Good… So What! is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Megadeth, released in January 1988 through Capitol Records; a remixed and remastered edition including several bonus tracks was reissued in August 2004. It is the band’s only album recorded with drummer Chuck Behler and guitarist Jeff Young, both of … Read more
Goin’ Off is the debut studio album by Biz Markie, a US hip hop musician. The album was released by Cold Chillin’ Records, and produced by Marley Marl. The album was praised for its wit and humor. Big Daddy Kane wrote the lyrics of the album’s first five songs. The album also showcased Biz’s talent … Read more
It Takes Two is the debut album released by hip hop duo Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock. It was released in 1988 for Profile Records and featured production from DJ E-Z Rock, Rob Base, Donald “O” Bowden and Thomas Dean. Both the album and the title track/single were certified platinum by the RIAA on … Read more
[I][B]Noel[/B][/I] is a 1988 album by Latin freestyle artist Noel, released both in LP and CD formats. The album contains four singles, and reached #126 on the [I]Billboard[/I] 200. The first single, “Silent Morning”, is his most successful single to date. It reached #47 on the [I]Billboard[/I] Hot 100in 1987. The second single, “Like a … Read more
Straight Outta Compton is the debut studio album by rap group N.W.A, which, led by Eazy-E, formed in Los Angeles County’s City of Compton in early 1987. Released by his label, Ruthless Records, on August 8, 1988, the album was produced by N.W.A members Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, and Arabian Prince, with lyrics written by … Read more