When Hip Hop was Hip Hop !!

There wasn't a mix-tape or college radio show that wasn't playing this record at the time. This track definitely grew on me over time. As I listened to this track earlier today, I remembered what I was doing around that year this song was released, anyway this is off the "Batman Forever" Soundtrack. Download link:  The Riddler

A rare record right here, we got Grand Puba from Brand Nubian, Tupac, Heavy D, The Notorious B.I.G. and a artist named Spunkbigga. They all represented on here. Download link:  Let's Get It On

From Far Rockaway, Queens, AK managed to make noise in the mid-90s, He kind of reminded me of a Young Kool G. Rap in my opinion. AK had to step away from the mic after being incarcerated, He a had great potential. Download link :  One Thing or Another

Man this definitely bring backs memories whenever I listen to this record. Shadez of Brooklyn is closely affiliated with the Beatminerz consisted of members are Chocolate Tye, Rev. Al , Tee Black, and Rambo. They released the record "Change" in 1996, hip hop classic !!! Download link :  Shadez of Brooklyn-Change

Considered "one of the most skillful female MCs" with "hard-core lyrics," Lady of Rage officially appeared on the scene on Dr. Dre's 1992 classic album, " The Chronic" and afterwards appeared on several other albums released under Death Row records until she released her debut album "Necessary Roughness" in 1997. With productions from Easy Mo Bee, Daz Dillinger, and DJ Premier she let it be known that she is "unf***kwitable" Download link:  Some Sh!t Download link:  Unf****witable

This is in my opinion one of the most slept of tracks from  O.C.  A bonus track off of his "Bon Appetit" album, O.C. does his thing as usual. This time around he got a little help with Jay-Z on the hook. Bonafied classic !!! Download link:  Bonafied

Another hip hop group from Trenton, New Jersey, PRT released the fourth and final album in 1996, "The New World Order," Another underground classic still bringing the musical content inspired by the teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths, PRT in my opinion is very underrated for the contributions they brought to Hip Hop. Download link:  Gods, Earths And 85ers