The Low End Theory is the second album by American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest. Released on September 24, 1991 through Jive Records, the album produced three singles: "Check the Rhime," "Jazz (We've Got)," and "Scenario."

Strictly Business is the debut album by hip-hop duo EPMD. It was released on June 7, 1988, by Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records around the world and BCM Records in Germany. It peaked at No. 80 on the Billboard 200 soon after release,[1] yet it earned an RIAA gold album certification within four months of its release.[2] In addition, it has received much positive critical attention since its release. In 2012, the album was ranked number 453 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.[3]
The album is known for its lighthearted party raps and funky sample-reliant production. The album has no guest emcees or producers except DJ K La Boss. The album is broken down track-by-track by the group in Brian Coleman's book Check the Technique.

史立克瑞克发行的首张专辑"The Great Adventures of Slick Rick"得到了白金销量的成绩，也算是他最经典的作品了。在他打算出第二张唱片的时候，被指控蓄意杀人，并被警方以蓄意杀人和谋杀未遂的罪名遭到逮捕，也因此差点无法继续他的演艺生涯，后来在紧要关头，多亏他的老友，也就是Def Jam Records的创始人兼老板Russell Simmons助他了一臂之力，才在1991年发行了的第二张专辑"The Ruler´s Back"。在他蹲了2年的监狱后，于1994年在Prince Paul的帮助下，又发了张"Behind Bars"，02年的时候不知又犯了什么事儿， INS的官员发出指令要遣送他和他的妻子，孩子，家人离开美国，送他们回England。但事实上他和他的妻子还子父母都已经是美国的正式公民了，在法庭上INS的指令被撤消，但Ricky Walters不知道怎么得罪人家了，INS一直想着办法遣送他全家回去，这种状况一直持续了十年(90年就开始了)。他的老友Russell Simmons和Will Smith总是在想着办法帮他，可是没用，目前仍旧一身麻烦。他的音乐的特点就是类似说故事的手法，表示对社会时事的批评和叙述人类真实的感情。

Explicit Version. 2008 reissue of Funky Technician, the debut album from Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth, originally released on Wild Pitch Records in 1990. Production came from former label-mate DJ Premier, as well as future D.I.T.C. members Diamond D and Showbiz. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source Magazine's 100 Best Rap Albums.

1989 debut album from the hip hop/film star features guest appearances from De La Soul & Monie Love. 15 tracks. Tommy Boy.