…series we are celebrating Hip Hop acts that, much like three-peat NBA champions, released three consecutive classics. Consecutive being the operative term. One of my favorite rappers, Common, has an…
…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…
…others think and talk about the music we all love, to keep the classics alive, and to celebrate those classic as well as the excellent Hip Hop music released in…
…on in his album, “If I can’t do it, homie it can’t be done”. 50 meant business, but we’ll get on to that in a bit. At a glance, this…
…1995 debut Doe Or Die – are real classics. Most of the AZ albums following Doe Or Die are solid enough, but they are all kind of forgettable too, often…
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…
