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Amongst 90s enthusiasts and serious hip hop fans, the general consensus is that 1994 was one of the most prolific and evolutionary years in hip hop. It was as if there a mist of creativity that infiltrated the minds of young men and women from Oakland to New York. 1994 was the debut as many hip hop mainstays, some of which are still active today. From Nas to Outkast to the legendary Notorious B.I.G to Method Man., it was as if the flood gates busted open in 1994 and everybody came stampeding in to a grab a piece of the musical pie.
Things were especially prosperous on the East coast since they had finally bounced back after several years of west coast overshadowing. Hip hop music had changed drastically as a whole and those that lacked tenacity and persistence would quickly be swept aside into obscurity. The series that follows will focus on the three major regions of hip hop that were active during the 90s. The east, the west, and south will not only be analyzed, but I will also discuss some of my favorite albums from each region. So kick back and relax because school will soon be in session.
