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Violator's First Album Shaped Hip-Hop History | Hip-Hop News
Twenty-five years ago, Violator Records dropped their landmark debut compilation Violator: The Album, a hip-hop treasure trove that showcased the label’s powerhouse roster—Missy Elliott, 50 Cent, Nas, LL Cool J—and legendary production from Q-Tip, Swizz Beatz, and Diamond D. Featuring standout verses from Busta Rhymes, Mobb Deep, and Ja Rule, it hit 8 on the Billboard 200, went gold in its first month, and launched Q-Tip’s solo career with the chart-topping “Vivrant Thing.” Though a sequel followed, the original remains an iconic snapshot of hip-hop’s golden age—a testament to Chris Lighty’s…
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