09-02-2026 - History Fact

Digable Planets released their debut album Reachin’ (A New Refutation Of Time And Space) on Feb. 9, 1993.

Posthumous Chino XL drops ‘Prelude to the Mantis’ as Hiphop Must-Have

Yo, hip-hop heads! The legendary Chino XL has dropped his fourth posthumous album, titled ‘Prelude to the Mantis. A follow-up to his previous work, ’Ascen7ion,‘ this release is packed with complex lyrics, layered metaphors and the sharp wordplay that defines his legacy. The intro, ’The Mantis,‘ immediately sets the tone with Chi's signature intricate metaphors [...].