Music Retro Blog
Deep dives into the sounds, stories, and cultural shifts of 1993-2004
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Why 1994 Was the Greatest Year in Music History
From Illmatic to Dookie, from Ready to Die to Superunknown — a look at the staggering run of classic albums that made 1994 the year to beat.
Albums02
How Napster and File Sharing Changed Music Forever
In 1999, a college kid built an app that terrified the music industry. The aftershocks are still being felt today.
Technology03
The TRL Era: When MTV Made Stars
Total Request Live turned Times Square into a daily concert and launched a generation of pop and rock stars.
Culture04
The Greatest One-Hit Wonders of 1993-2004
From "Mambo No. 5" to "Steal My Sunshine," the songs that dominated the charts and then vanished.
Lists05
The East Coast vs West Coast Story
How a personal beef between two of hip-hop's brightest stars became a cultural phenomenon with devastating consequences.
Hip-Hop