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“24K Magic” by Bruno Mars
The runaway bestseller and multiple Grammy winner celebrates its 10th anniversary in November.
Oct 26
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“Endtroducing.....” by DJ Shadow
An essential document of hip-hop’s golden era turns 30.
Sep 16
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Matt Fish
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“The Blueprint” by Jay-Z
One of the best hip-hop albums of all time turns 25.
Sep 9
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Matt Fish
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"FutureSex/LoveSounds" by Justin Timberlake
One of the most memorable albums of my adolescence turns 20.
Sep 7
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Matt Fish
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My 20 Favorite Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s of the 1980s
I discuss my favorite chart-toppers from 1980 to 1989.
Jul 15
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“Reasonable Doubt” by Jay-Z
Hov's masterful debut gets its due for its 30th anniversary.
May 25
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Matt Fish
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“Coloring Book” by Chance the Rapper
A look back at an album that legitimately changed music.
May 13
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Matt Fish
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Playlist Update: The "B Sides" Were Better, the Godfather of Hip-Hop, and More
New springtime additions to the newsletter library, just a click away.
May 11
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Matt Fish
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“Evil Empire” by Rage Against the Machine
A rap-rock classic turns 30.
Apr 13
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“Control” by Janet Jackson
One of the most important pop albums of the 1980s turns 40 (!).
Feb 2
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Matt Fish
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The Best 20 Albums of 2025
The records that stuck with me this year, in one convenient list.
Dec 10, 2025
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"Liquid Swords" by GZA
I go deep on one of the greatest hip-hop record of the 1990s.
Nov 10, 2025
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Matt Fish
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