The 1997 Book

The 1997 Book is multi-media project by @jaysonrodriguez chronicling the most transformative year in hip-hop. Act II begins soon. IG: @1997flicks.

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Excellent or intimidation? What’s the legacy of Death Row Records? It’s complicated, conflicting and confounding. Here, briefly, I try to cut through all that and more to render my verdict. Tell me yours. #DeathRowChronicles

[Jamal @JamalJimoh]

what's your favorite track off of this? https://t.co/hcprzMMhar

[e. head @mayssveryown]

classic https://t.co/mAzPi8tvTL

[Himura Battõsia™ @brossjay]

20 years and still sounds fresh. #classic #timeless https://t.co/M3iTYhOqJi

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The final studio LP by the Notorious B.I.G., the incomparable Life After Death, was released on this day in hip-hop history March 25th 1997.

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This week in history (Mar 22) Puff Daddy's "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down" began its six-week reign atop Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart. #TBT

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Taking no back seats... #BiggieSmalls #FaithEvans #TheKingAndI #RIPBIG

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Because, New Edition Week should be an entire month https://t.co/06ZgabeLya https://t.co/vNXBGVse83

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"4, 3, 2, 1" everyone wish LL a Happy Birthday.... https://t.co/kDI8ucpYBZ

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Who topped the Hot 100, Hip-Hop and R&B charts 20 years ago this week? Find out here 👉🏽 https://t.co/zWVruaIwpy

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Hurry up, find out what songs topped the charts to start the year in 1997. https://t.co/1607IIBB0K https://t.co/yixYtewQeF

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R. Kelly, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston & The Preacher’s Wife: Chart Toppers https://t.co/zWVruaIwpy

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"T!ts Firm like Nature, Foxy, Nas and AZ." #1997

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Twenty years ago today (9/13/96) we lost a thug poet. #RIP2Pac

[Philadelphia 76ers @sixers]

May 2nd, 1997 // #AIWeek🐐

@alleniverson becomes team's first ever Rookie of the Year ( 🎥 via @ESPN ) https://t.co/dTs88Rk5dZ

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

Crazy Stat of Day: It's been a long time since we've seen an NFL opening weekend without these two on the field.

[Daily Hip Hop Video @DailyVideo_HHGA]

Wu Tang Clan "It's Yourz" (1997) https://t.co/IQfcUd4g9b

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Would reign atop that chart for 11 weeks, longer than "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down," "I'll Be Missing You," G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T." and "In My Bed."

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Today in history, 9/6/1997, @Usher's "You Make Me Wanna" reaches the top of Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.