Tamara Palmer

August 7 has been a great day for album releases! Let’s revisit the soloists, duos and groups who have helped make today a fertile day in hip-hop history with debuts, comebacks and earthly farewells.

Rap’s breakthrough cable TV show, PM Dawn’s debut and the unlikeliest superhero that only Robert Townsend could dream of all were introduced to the world on this eventful day — and we’re just getting started with today's hip-hop history.

Today in hip-hop history is about births — of both artists and notable albums worth revisiting — and bittersweet finales.

Today in hip-hop history, we're taking a look back on happy occasions, like the grand union of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, and thinking back on some major album releases. A lot happened on July 18!

Today’s look at hip-hop history is bittersweet as we reflect on those who we have lost, like Eric Garner and Guru, as we also celebrate milestone releases in hip-hop and R&B.