On this date in 1996, Washington, D.C.-based DJ Kool dropped his monumental single “Let Me Clear My Throat,” the last single from his debut LP of the same name on the American Recordings/Warner Bros.

In a report by WTOP on Oct. 30, DJ Kool’s iconic 1996 live club recording of “Let Me Clear My Throat” has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, a long-overdue ...

On this date in Hip Hop history, DJ Kool released his monumental single “Let Me Clear My Throat,” now celebrating 30 years as one of the most electrifying party records the culture has ever seen.

This video is no longer available. In 1996, DJ Kool’s live club recording of “Let Me Clear My Throat” became an iconic rap anthem. This month, the D.C. native was notified that his tune was finally ...