Four decades in, hip-hop heroes Arrested Development still speak out-and touch nerves - 48 hills
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Speech, the cofounder and frontman of Arrested Development, expressed his bewilderment over the exclusion of their notable debut album from Rolling Stone's top hip-hop list, questioning the inconsistency in the magazine's recognition.
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In 1993, Rolling Stone awarded Arrested Development the title of 'Band of the Year', but Speech is perplexed that their influential debut album wasn't included in the magazine's recent list of the 200 greatest hip-hop albums.
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The group’s debut album, '3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of...', sold six million copies and earned them two Grammys, showcasing their impact on music and culture.
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Arrested Development's music, including the evocative single 'Tennessee', was marked by its focus on social issues and deep-rooted cultural narratives, setting them apart from contemporaries who leaned towards gangsta rap.
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