used trunk-rattling, homegrown beats, and a booming melodic delivery to not only become one of Hip-Hop’s most successful and enduring 2000s upstarts, but to forecast trends of the next 15 years. Louis, Missouri, a former minor league baseball star named Nelly would be the juggernaut. Pharrell) (Audio)Įarly this year, during Ambrosia For Heads’ “Finding The GOAT Album” user-decided contest, this is what we had to say about the LP largely produced by fellow Lou’ newcomer Jay E.: “ In Y2K, Hip-Hop’s global expansion was powered by the regional flare and sub-cultures across not only the United States, but the world. Nelly was presented with an award last night (July 25) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the RIAA-the association responsible for plaques and certifications.

Team surprises with Diamond Album Award at last night’s benefit! #CountryGrammar!? /FKb9pU5mYs Nelly Tells The Story of Making His Career-Launching Hit, “Country Grammar” (Video)įrom that distinguished list, only Em’-a mainstream contemporary of Nelly’s joins the rapper as being a product of the Midwest. The LP whose lone star guest was fellow Universal Records-backed sensation Lil Wayne hit a mark, placing Nelly alongside Tupac, The Notorious B.I.G., Outkast, Beastie Boys, Eminem, and M.C. launched himself into the mainstream with few to thank besides a forward-thinking team around him.Ĭountry Grammar now has a distinction that only seven other Rap albums can claim-it is certified diamond with 10 million units scanned.

Moreover, in the era of co-signs, the former minor league baseball player named Cornell Haynes, Jr. Lunatics founder) created a style that arguably paved the way for Kanye West, Future, and Drake. Backed by a string of hits beginning with a title single, the melodic Fo’ Reel Records flagship artist (and St. Louis, Missouri MC Nelly released his debut album, Country Grammar.

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