February 5, 2021
Hip-Hop Moments in 1995 That Were Pivotal to the Golden Era
[ad_1] Remember The TimesIn honor of the 25 years that passed, take a stroll through 1995, a pivotal time in rap's golden era, filled with brewing beefs and shook ones, multiplatinum hits and rich regional diversity.Words: Luke FoxEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Smack in the middle of the 1990s—the decade hip-hop accelerated from a walk to a sprint—the year 1995 served as a monumental one for rap and its culture. A deluge of classic albums hit the shelves (some on the same day). The best selling rap singles of all-time reigned supreme on the charts and overpowered the radio waves. The...