On this date on the flip of the twenty first century, the legendary Yonkers trio The LOX launched their sophomore full size album We Are The Streets on the Ruff Ryders and Interscope imprint. The venture marked a defining second of their profession, each musically and culturally, serving as their first album following their extremely publicized break up from Dangerous Boy Information and Sean “Diddy” Combs.

We Are The Streets was pushed primarily by Ruff Ryders in home producer Swizz Beatz, whose exhausting hitting, excessive vitality sound gave the album a a lot grittier edge than their debut Cash Energy And Respect. Whereas the primary album helped solidify The LOX as elite lyricists with a faithful hardcore fanbase, their sophomore effort translated that credibility into stronger industrial success and long run endurance.

Sarcastically, two of the album’s three most outstanding singles have been produced exterior of the Ruff Ryders camp. “Ryde Or Die Bitch” was produced by Timbaland, whereas “Acknowledge” featured manufacturing from DJ Premier. These data helped increase the album’s attain whereas preserving the uncooked road essence that Jadakiss, Types P, and Sheek Louch refused to compromise.

Commercially, the album made a direct impression, peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and reaching No. 2 on the Prime R and B and Hip Hop Albums chart. Though its run on the charts was comparatively transient, We Are The Streets left a long-lasting imprint and cemented The LOX as a everlasting power in Hip Hop.

Greater than something, the album symbolized independence and resilience. It was the sound of three emcees reclaiming their id, reaffirming loyalty to the streets, and proving they may thrive on their very own phrases.

Salute to Jadakiss, Types P, Sheek Louch, Swizz Beatz, Eve, Dee, Waah, and the complete Ruff Ryders household for delivering a vital chapter in Hip Hop historical past that also resonates right this moment.