All time classic: A Tribe Called Quest - Scenario (Featuring LONS and Kid Hood) Had this cassette single and listened to this remix over and over and over. It was mind blowing hearing that many MCs on one track at that time. Plus the beat really helps. Prefer it over the original by a mile. The demos are cool too which feature De La Soul and Black Sheep:
For those that love their golden age hip hop such as Tribe, De La, etc and haven't heard J-Live I suggest you check him out.
I saw this sign yesterday on a wall and had to think of your post. (I adjusted the spelling for forum compatibility)
With the recommendations from the "Is Rap Heading In The Right Direction?" thread, it's been fun exploring hip hop I haven't heard: J Dilla w/ M.E.D. & Guilty Simpson "Jungle Love"
It's somewhat disorienting: new independent labels' hip-hop is closer to my tastes than new mainstream hip-hop (something that was not true more than 5 years ago...) Oddisee "Let It Go"
Underground Hip hip from Big Dada recordings - Nephlim Modulation Systems 2003 Nephlim Modulation Systems - Woe to thee o Land - Sleepy Hollo
Wu-Tang-Clan member- Raekwon Chef Raekwon* – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx .. 1995 album Reakon Rainy Days , very emotional song
Liquid Swords is my favorite album from any of the Wu Tang-affiliated guys... and also one of my favorite albums of all time. It's so essential.
