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"Hard Core" is the debut studio album by American rapper Lil' Kim, released in November 1996 by Undeas Entertainment and Big Beat Records. A landmark release in hip-hop, the album is noted for its unapologetic, sexually assertive lyricism, which redefined the persona and marketing of female rappers in the industry. Production was heavily overseen by Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs and the Notorious B.I.G., utilizing prominent samples of 1980s R&B and funk. It debuted at number eleven on the Billboard 200 and remains a culturally significant project for fans of 1990s East Coast rap and Mafioso motifs.
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Hard Core scores 7.17/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Album category.
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