“La Schmoove” is a song by Fu-Schnickens. The song, which features A Tribe Called Quest member Phife Dawg, was recorded for the group’s debut album F.U. Don’t Take It Personal…
…seconds later — unlike my groundless initial judgment — I had an authorized thought: “who is this guy?” After hearing the full song, I changed that question to “what is…
“Fantastic Voyage” is a song by Coolio. It was released in March 1994 as the third single from his debut album, It Takes a Thief. The song samples “Fantastic Voyage”…
“Tonite” is a song DJ Quik, released as the second single from his debut studio album Quik Is the Name. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWSLM2lFjvg The song contains samples from “Tonight” performed by Kleeer,…
…Mindstate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erSyYTA5-U8 The song samples the intro to Michael Jackson’s “I Can’t Help It” (from his Off the Wall album). The song also samples “Sang and Dance” by The Bar-Kays….
…of 13 when he met ‘The Rhythm’ rapper Kwamé, who at the time had begun his reemergence in the industry as a producer. Bobby describes his time under Kwamé, who…
“Float On” is a single from Stetsasonic’s second album In Full Gear. The song is a remake of The Floaters‘ 1977 song of the same name, and features vocals from…
Stakes Is High is the first single from De La Soul‘s fourth album Stakes Is High. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-aNL3SA_v8 Released during the height of the East Vs. West (coast) rap rivalries, “Stakes…”…
“Christmas in Hollis” is a single by Run DMC that was included on two 1987 Christmas compilation albums featuring various artists: A Very Special Christmas and Christmas Rap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR07r0ZMFb8 A&M…
“Don’t Believe the Hype” is the second single to be released from Public Enemy‘s second album, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vQaVIoEjOM The song’s lyrics…
…song’s “Fruity Instrumental” mix, and has an alternative chorus sung by girl group Total. The song is widely considered as one of the greatest Hip Hop songs of all time….
“Sound of da Police” is the second and final single from KRS-One’s first solo album, Return of the Boom Bap. The song is produced by Showbiz from DITC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZrAYxWPN6c Sound…