Posted August 1, 201014 yr What is everyones favourite old Hip Hop singles, especially from the late 80's - early 90's? Which in my opinion was the best time for Hip Hop music before the arrival of the the Gangsta Sh!te. One of my favourites is Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock It Takes Two, is such an awesome track, and their version of Joy & Pain isnt bad either, though the original by Maze & Frankie Beverly is far superior.
August 1, 201014 yr Rebel Without a Pause was one of the finest tracks ever let alone one of the best hip-hop tracks. Paid in Full was also mighty fine and I still play that.
August 1, 201014 yr My favourite album of this genre would have to be Raising Hell by Run-DMC. 'Peter Piper' is such a tune. but my favourite album this genre is Beastie Boys - License To Ill or N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton.
August 2, 201014 yr Faves from that era would be although I think 1990 should be the cut off for old skool hip hip Run DMC - Walk This Way, You Be Illin', It's Tricky Public Enemy - Black Steel, Prophets Of Rage, Fight The Power, Welcome To The Terrordome, She Watch Channel Zero, Bring Tha Noize, 911 Is A Joke NWA - Straight Outta Compton, f*** Tha Police, Express Yourself, Approach To Danger Ice Cube - It Was A God Day, Check Yo Self, It's A Man's World, The n**** Ya Love To Hate Ice-T - Colors (sic) Eric B & Rakim - Paid In Full, I Know You Got Soul De La Soul - The Magic Number, Me,Myself,I, Tone Loc - Wild Thing, Funky Cold Medina Aika Bambaataa - Planet Rock Dr Dre - Nuthin But A G-Thang Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise Snoop Dogg - What's My Name and from even earlier Grand Master Flash et al - The Message, White Lines Don't Do It Sugahill Gang - Rapper's Delight Edited August 2, 201014 yr by Severin
August 29, 201014 yr I'm really into the native toungues posse atm especially De la Soul and A tribe called quest, possitive messages to a jazzy tracks full of clever samples is where its at!! The current state of hip hop is a sad joke.
August 30, 201014 yr Don't like Hip Hop as a rule, but I make exception for De La Soul, Tribe Called Quest etc.
August 30, 201014 yr Another vote for the Native Tongues here. Also loved the Dream Warriors when they were about. ...and does anyone remember Rappin' is Fundamental or Credit to the Nation?
August 30, 201014 yr Author I liked De La Soul, Tribe Called Quest, Cypress Hill were quite good too. I recollect the Dream Warriors, though have to remind myself of how there stuff went. I think there big hit was Wash Your Face In My Sink
Create an account or sign in to comment