Dart_AdamsSeptember 29th, 1998: A 25th Anniversary RetrospectiveSeptember 29th, 1998 was Rap’s last great album release date. As a former Tower Records employee who worked the midnight sale that night, I…12 min read·Sep 29, 2023----
Dart_AdamsReggie’s Last Game (4.29.1993)Larry Bird retired after playing with the Dream Team in the 1992 Olympics, leaving the Celtics captaincy to Reggie Lewis. What was supposed…20 min read·Apr 29, 2023----
Dart_AdamsThe Night James Brown Saved Boston: A 55th Anniversary Retrospective55 years ago today, the city of Boston was likely about to go up in flames following the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther…15 min read·Apr 5, 2023----
Dart_AdamsLL Cool J — Radio: A 35th Anniversary Retrospective35 years ago, a teenager from Farmers Blvd. in Queens pulled Excalibur from The Rock and earned the title of The Prince Of Rap.12 min read·Nov 17, 2021----
Dart_AdamsGZA — Liquid Swords: A 25th Anniversary RetrospectiveDecomposing an undisputed classic Rap LP that also happens to be the perfect Winter album…10 min read·Nov 7, 2021--1--1
Dart_AdamsEPMD’s “Business As Usual”: A 30th Anniversary RetrospectiveErick Sermon, Parrish Smith and DJ Scratch get called up to the majors and release their first LP on Def Jam with their new protegé Redman…7 min read·Jan 11, 2021----
Dart_AdamsBoogie Down Productions “Edutainment”: A 30th Anniversary RetrospectiveRap’s self proclaimed “Teacher” was at a career crossroads after the release of “Self Destruction” and his successful album “Ghetto Music…15 min read·Aug 7, 2020----
Dart_AdamsinLEVELThe 20 Best Rap Albums By Artists Over 40Hot lines < hot songs < hot albums. Here are the best of the best.·11 min read·Jul 28, 2020--1--1
Dart_AdamsIce Cube’s “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted”: A 30th Anniversary RetrospectiveN.W.A.’s former front man left one of Rap’s most controversial groups at their peak so go solo without production from Dr. Dre. He then…12 min read·May 15, 2020--1--1
Dart_AdamsMobb Deep’s “The Infamous”: A 25th Anniversary RetrospectiveMobb Deep’s sophomore LP serves as the breakthrough album for one of Rap’s all time great duos in the midst of a Golden Era12 min read·Apr 25, 2020--1--1