Today in Hip Hop History:
Chuck D released his solo debut album Autobiography Of Mistachuck October 22, 1996
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DJ Shadow released his debut solo album Endtroducing September 16, 1996
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A Tribe Called Quest release their fourth album Beats Rhymes And Life July 30, 1996
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Kool Keith released his debut solo album Dr. Octagonecologyst May 7, 1996
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Chino XL released his debut album Here To Save You All April 9, 1996
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DJ Kool released the single Let Me Clear My Throat April 1, 1996
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Busta Rhymes released his debut album The Coming March 26, 1996
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The Fugees released their second and final studio album The Score February 13, 1996
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People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm the debut album by A Tribe Called Quest was certified gold by the RIAA January 17, 1996
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Illmatic the debut album from Nas was certified gold by the RIAA January 17, 1996
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Redman released his third studio album Muddy Waters December 10, 1996
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Death Row Records released Christmas On Death Row December 3, 1996