The Roshua Review August 2015 | Page 14

Happy Birthday!

In this segment, The Roshua Review would like to slow down and celebrate life in the Hip-Hop stratosphere. In an environment where death gets so much attention, it would be refreshing to appreciate that so many artists are still living. July was home to many artists’ birthdays, and most of them had strong impacts on the culture of rap. So many birthday wishes to Chuck D, Kool Moe Dee, Kurtis Blow, Funkmaster Flex, Coolio, Joe Budden, Lil Romeo, Nate Dogg, Mase, Masta Killa, Paul Rosenberg, Gza, Sir Mix-a-lot, DJ Spinderella, Fat Joe, & Ali Shaheed!

Mac Miller

K.I.D.S.

Released August 13, 2010

Kanye West

Late Registration

Released August 31, 2005

Raekwon

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx

Released August 1, 1995

This year marks the anniversaries of countless classic albums. There were many in August alone. Since we’ve wished happy birthday to the aforementioned artists, it’s time we do the same for the following albums.