Missing In Action: 5 Sophomore Albums That Took Years To Come Out
By Insanul Ahmed | Sep 13, 2010 | 2:54 pm | Permalink
Today, Rah Digga's sophomore album, Classic, hits stores. While we always had love for Dirty Harriet, we couldn't help but ask what took so long—her first album dropped 10 years ago! See, the time period between an artist's first and second album is crucial: It's usually their chance to firmly establish themselves if their debut was a smash, or re-build a buzz if their debut wasn't well-received. We're sure Digga got held up by a combination of label and life issues, but either way we're glad she's back. Besides, she's not the only rapper who took a long-ass time to drop a second album. And we're taking this chance to celebrate/admonish a few others. Gotta strike while the iron's hot, y'all!
Hase September 14th, 2010 at 05:22 PM
Still waiting on those Rich Boy & Young Dro sophomore albums.
motivatedbyhate September 14th, 2010 at 05:43 PM
messy follow up the new danger? are you fuckin crazy? have you heard 'modern marvel' or 'the boogie man song'? what about 'the rape over' and 'ghetto rock'?....and what about 'there is a way' on true magic - maybe youre not feelin the albums as a whole but theres some classic shit on both of those cd's. Fuckin ecko, hiring all these damn asians, acting like 1992 was the greatest year to be alive - MOS MAKES TIMELESS SHIT, GET YER SHIT TOGETHER!
Jokes September 15th, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Co Sign! All Mos albums have some timeless gems amongst ok songs. Its just how far left you'll go with him but I respect all his creativity. Most artists get stale with the same sound.
Brandon September 14th, 2010 at 06:37 PM
I'm waiting on Tony Yayo's sophomore album, but unfortunately for him, I'm lying.
playa787 September 14th, 2010 at 06:49 PM
You can't read the whole articles, specially the Complex says part because it gets cut off at the bottom
DoubleClutch95 September 14th, 2010 at 09:27 PM
Clipse's Hell Hath No Fury took 4 years to drop...
Jay September 14th, 2010 at 10:50 PM
Totally cosign motivatedbyhate. Mos Def is top 5 out right now. All of his joints are classics. Kill yourself at your earliest convenience.
cajl September 16th, 2010 at 03:30 PM
what about dr. dre?