The Source |Today In Hip Hop History: Ruff Ryders' Debut Album 'Ryde Or Die Vol.1' Dropped 22 Years Ago
Ryde Or Die Vol.1, which the label released alongside the Interscope imprint. With production from the likes of Ruff Ryders in-house producer Swizz Beatz as well as DJ Clue, tracks like First Lady Eve’s “What Ya Want”, the hypnotic “Jigga My Nigga” featuring Mr. S Dot himself and the title track with the entire Ruff Ryders camp, which was an updated and upgraded version of the Hit Squad’s “Head Banger”, made this album a certified classic. The RIAA certification was the proof; the compilation LP was certified platinum by June of the same year. The Double R doubled up on the Ry...
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