What hip-hop albums came out in 98?
Highest first-week album sales
| Number | Album | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hello Nasty | Beastie Boys |
| 2 | Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood | DMX |
| 3 | Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told | Snoop Dogg |
| 4 | MP Da Last Don | Master P |
What was the number 1 R&B song in 1998?
Five songs reached number-one on the Billboard Hot 100/pop chart: “Nice and Slow,” “All My Life,” “Too Close,” “The Boy Is Mine” and “The First Night.”
Who won the first Grammy for Best Rap Performance?
DJ Jazzy Jeff
“The winner for Best Rap Performance was DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince for ‘Parents Just Don’t Understand,’ making us the first rappers ever to receive a Grammy Award,” Smith wrote.
Who was the biggest rap artist in 1999?
Highest first-week sales
| Number | Album | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | …And Then There Was X | DMX |
| 2 | 2001 | Dr. Dre |
| 3 | Born Again | The Notorious B.I.G. |
| 4 | I Am… | Nas |
Who won first Grammy 1989 rap?
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
The first award for Best Rap Performance was presented to DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince (the vocal duo consisting of DJ Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith) for “Parents Just Don’t Understand”.
What rappers came out in 99?
Released albums
| Release Date | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| February 23 | Eminem | The Slim Shady LP |
| Prince Paul | A Prince Among Thieves | |
| The Roots | Things Fall Apart | |
| Yukmouth | Thugged Out: The Albulation |