1994 changed everything. In this episode of Grown Man Bars, Chad and Big Absoloot break down why 1994 is the most important year in hip hop history. From Nas’ Illmatic and Biggie’s Ready to Die to Outkast putting the South on the map, 1994 was the year rap went global. East Coast, West Coast, and the Dirty South all dropped classics that shaped the culture, while MTV and worldwide tours took hip hop from the streets to the world stage. Tap in for the stories, the music, and the legacy of the year that made hip hop a global movement.
00:00 Introduction
00:52 The Impact of 1988 on Rap
01:13 The Significance of 1994 in Hip-Hop
03:56 Top Albums of 1994
08:25 Fashion and Cultural Influence of Hip-Hop
11:45 The Absoloot Trooth
12:15 The Absolute Truth: Warren G and Def Jam
17:51 Lyrical Autopsy: Andre 3000's Genius
20:41 Talking That Shit: Illmatic vs. Ready to Die
27:08 Shop Top Fives: Best Debut Albums
29:01 Debating the Top Five Albums
29:51 MC Lyte's Impactful Debut3
0:53 Feeding the Baby Birds: Top Debut Albums
33:54 Forgotten Kings and Queens: 1994's Hidden Gems
39:14 Final Thoughts and Community Shoutouts
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