9 Great Old School Hip Hop Music Videos
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The Old School Hip Hop Video Showcase
Below are just a few of the many old school songs that were released during hip hop's Golden Age. By no means is this an all-inclusive list. It was just something to take you back in time, and make you remember how hip hop music used to be. If you can think of any of your other favorites from back then, leave me a comment and I just may be able to include it in an update for everyone to enjoy!
Feel free to sample or download the tracks to your iTunes playlist for some of the artists listed below.
Hip Hop's Golden Age
A period in hip hop music ranging from the late 1980s to mid-1990s said to be characterized by its diversity, quality, innovation and influence.
The Boogiemonsters
"Recognized Threshold of Negative Stress" is quite possibly one of the most slept on singles in the history of hip hop.
Riders of the Storm: Underwater Album
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 06/01/2012)
Boogie Down Productions
I cannot say enough how much I love the song "My Philosophy". Personally, I could listen to KRS-One all day, but this was one of his greatest hits in my book. Couple that with the black and white music video and you have the makings of a true hip hop classic.
If you haven't been exposed to Boogie Down Productions already, make it a point to do so right away. It's hip hop at its finest.
| Track | Artist | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Philosophy (LP Version) | Boogie Down Productions | By All Means Necessary | |
| Bridge Is Over | Boogie Down Productions | Criminal Minded | |
| South Bronx | Boogie Down Productions | Criminal Minded | |
| I'm Still #1 | Boogie Down Productions | By All Means Necessary | |
| Jimmy | Boogie Down Productions | By All Means Necessary |
Black Moon
This tape NEVER left my car in high school. Growing up down South, not as many people had heard of Black Moon but I did my best to spread their music with my friends. Top to bottom, I still say their first album is one of the greatest and most slept on in hip hop history.
| Track | Artist | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Got Cha Opin | Black Moon | ||
| How Many MC's | Black Moon | ||
| Buck Em Down | Black Moon | ||
| Who Got da Props? | Black Moon | Enta da Stage | |
| I Got Cha Opin' (Remix) | Black Moon | Diggin' In Dah Vaults | |
| Son Get Wrec | Black Moon | Enta da Stage |
Brand Nubian
Brand Nubian is still one of my favorite groups ever. Their music always had a way of making you actually listen to what they were saying. And they would leave you thinking well after the song was over. Music nowadays doesn't really go into many of the issues that they tackled, and they still managed to do so without compromising the quality of their music.
Old School Hip Hop vs New School Hip Hop
A lot of fans feel that the Golden Age will never be duplicated, however there are some who feel that current hip hop is king. Which side do you represent?
Marley Marl
In Control
Amazon Price: $47.93 (as of 06/01/2012)
Slick Rick
If "Hey Young World" were re-released today, many of the issues Slick Rick raps about are still relevant today. When I refer older songs for my little cousin to listen to, this one is always at the top of the list. It's a socially responsible song that drives home a positive point. If you have a young hip hop fan, I suggest you have them check it out. One of the best songs by the greatest storytelling rapper alive...
| Track | Artist | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Story | Slick Rick | Def Jam's Greatest Hits | |
| Mona Lisa | Slick Rick | The Great Adventures of Slick Rick | |
| Hey Young World | Slick Rick | The Great Adventures of Slick Rick | |
| Teenage Love | Slick Rick | The Great Adventures of Slick Rick | |
| La Di Da Di (Live) [Bonus Track] | Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh | The Art of Story Telling | |
| The Show (Live) [Bonus Track] | Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh | The Art of Story Telling |
Nine
Nine Livez
Amazon Price: $30.12 (as of 06/01/2012)
MC Lyte
People argue about Nicki Minaj and Lil' Kim, but MC Lyte is the one that needs more attention. For years she held her own with male MCs without having to dress slutty or base all of her verses on sexuality. I honestly think female rappers today need to give her more thanks for opening the game up. She's one of the greatest all time...male or female.
Souls of Mischief
I just couldn't leave this one off. It was one of the feel good songs of my childhood. I remember thinking back then if we would really be listening to this until infinity. Hard to believe that 1993 was so long ago now. The Souls were a pleasant reminder that the West Coast wasn't all about gangsta rap and violence.
Golden Age Hip Hop in the News
- The Wizeguy: What We Need More Of (Puppet Musicals)
- The Muppets were as much of a part of my upbringing as was 'Golden Age' hip hop and comic books. Jim Henson's genius should be celebrated. New disciples are steadily coming out of the woodwork. Last years, 'The Muppets' was a triumph of nostalgia for ...
- The Vinyl Word
- ?Through hip-hop, I learned about sampling and many other great artists and musicians. As I slowly digested more and more, I switched my focus to the music legacies from the 1960s to the golden age of the 1990s because I realized that there were very ...
- Requiem For a White MC
- ... of the Beastie Boys had died at 47, Gawker asked sometimes Deadspin contributor Peter Nash?also known as Prime Minister Pete Nice of 3rd Bass?to share his thoughts about MCA's legacy and being a white MC during the golden age of New York hip hop.
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