Two iconic albums debuted on this day in Hip-hop, authored by two prominent figures arguably-considered innovators and revolutionaries with the distinct sounds they imparted. One ushering in grit and steel of West Coast gangsta rap, while the other parading through the dark streets of Horror-core Hip-hop.
Last Man Standing (1997)
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The third studio album from MC Eiht, released under Epic Street records showcased production from Dat Nigga Daz and DJ Muggs, and featured the West Coast rapper's hit-single, “Hit The Floor”, which featured Daz Dillinger who also produced the track. Similar to his previous two albums, MC Eiht ensures a large Compton's Most Wanted collaborative imprint on Last Man Standing, and also featuring appearances from artists, such as Boom Bam and B-Real. MC Eiht's third studio album peaked at #64 on the US Billboard 200 and #13 off the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
The Return of the Psychopath (2003)
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Known for his vivid depictions of a Hip-hop horror scene inherent in his brand of music, Ganxsta NIP, returned with his sixth studio album, released after a four-year recluse. The album was releases under both Rest In Peace and Black Market Records, and featured production from the likes of 151, Dope E, JB Money and K-Rino, as well as showcasing a project under the guidance of fellow Horror-core rap specialist, Mars. With an album authored by an artist so immersed in this sub-genre, listeners gain entry into Hip-hop's dark underworld painted ever-so-clearly amidst a tempest of raw, razor-sharp rhymes Ganxta NIP sends flying through the air.
By Jods Arboleda for RAPStation.com
