Beginning in 1979, the Reagan decade is counted down with each years pop hits, underground club classics, and obscure gems. Youll start with the genres block party roots in the South Bronx with Grandmaster Flash and work your way through its mainstream acceptance with Run D.M.C. and LL Cool J. Get ready for the boombox breakdance era of early rap in New York City. Its the History of Hip-Hop: The 80s.
Tracklist
- The Treacherous Three – Yes We Can-Can
- Fearless Four – Rockin’ It
- Fearless Four – It’s Magic
- Cold Crush Brother – Weekend
- Disco Four – We’re At The Party
- Crash Crew – Breaking Bells (Take Me To The Mardi Gras)
- Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five – The Message
- Pieces of A Dream – Mt. Airy Groove
- Star Quality & Class – Betcha Got A Dude On The Side
- Funky 4 + 1 More – Do You Want To Rock
- Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five – Flash To The Beat (Live)
- Jimmy Spicer – The Bubble Bunch
- Malcolm Mclaren – Buffalo Gals
- Just Four – Jam To Remember
- Super 3 – Standing on the Top
- South Bronx – Bottom Line
- Nairobe & the Awesome Foursome – Funky Soul Makossa
- Africa Bambaataa – Looking For The Perfect Beat
- Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five – Scorpio
- Africa Bambaataa The Soul Sonic Force – Planet Rock