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 Beastie Boys – Posse In Effect
- Joeski Love – Pee Wee’s Dance
- Rodney O & Joe Cooley – Everlasting Bass
- Eric B. & Rakim – My Melody
- Sweet Tee & Jazzy Joyce – It’s My Beat
- Boogie Down Productions – South Bronx
- MC Shan – The Bridge
- Original Concept – Knowledge Me
- Kool Moe Dee – Go See the Doctor
- Salt ‘N Pepa – My Mic Sounds Nice
- King Tee – Payback’s A Mutha
- Run DMC – Dumb Girl
- Ultramagnetic MCs – Ego Trippin
- Just Ice – Cold Getting Dumb
- Eric B. & Rakim – Eric B. For President
- Biz Markie – Make The Music With Your Mouth Biz
- Stetsasonic – 4Ever My Beat
- Heavy D – Mr. Big Stuff
- Kool G Rap – It’s A Demo
- Steady B – Bring The Beat Back
- Word Of Mouth feat. DJ Cheese – Coast To Coast
- The Beastie Boys – Time To Get Ill
- Run DMC – Peter Piper
- Dj Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Live At Union Square