…Noize produced “So Fresh, So Clean“. Even with their steady progression in artistry, lyricism, and hits, I don’t think anybody could have predicted the mega-smash that was Speakerboxxx / The…
…by the legendary live performances of The Roots with Jay-Z and the 40 piece orchestral arrangements by Miguel-Atwood Ferguson of the work of J Dilla, classic arranging techniques underpin modern…
…on this list it’s a ‘4-mic’ album at least. Don’t get too hung up on the rankings either, this list is intended for nothing more than to have you and…
…we know the power he has at his disposal (again, further down the line in the album, 50 does warn us explicitly, “right now I’m on the edge, so don’t…
…on par with its 1995 predecessor? Not really, unfortunately. Don’t get it wrong: Doe Or Die II is an OK and entertaining album – but it fails to live up…
HipHopGoldenAge was created out of love for classic & real Hip Hop and as a platform to help preserve Hip Hop culture. HipHopGoldenAge aspires to be the No. 1 Classic…
…the stratosphere. Biggie rapped and Puff did all the rest, for instance, it was Puffy’s idea for the now-classic Ready To Die album cover, Biggie didn’t even get it. Influence:…
…reflective self-awareness and mental control. If that wasn’t an accomplishment on its own, the lyricism was both insightful and frivolous, but always remained engaging for listeners with a tremendous amount…
…early eighties heart – truly one of the true classic albums in all of Hip Hop. This is Talib Kweli and Mos Def as Black Star and their self titled…
…the classic posse cut “The Symphony” stands the test of time to this day. What followed afterward was a series of classic albums and guest spots, along with ventures outside…
Much like his L.O.X. colleagues Sheek Louch and especially Styles P, Jadakiss has never been able to translate his undeniable mic skills into a classic album befitting his reputation as…
…Miguel-Atwood Ferguson of the work of J Dilla, classic arranging techniques underpin modern loop-based structures, breathing new life into familiar material. The band itself is based on the classic jazz…
