[Hip-Hop Classics] Timeless HIPHOP / Golden Oldies

They Reminisce Over YouPete Rock & CL Smooth

Pete Rock & CL Smooth – They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Official Video)

One of the greatest classics and a defining hip-hop masterpiece of the ’90s.

The sampling sense is absolutely top-notch! The soothing sax tone in this track was lifted from Tom Scott’s “Today,” then chopped and crafted through the AKAI MPC in his studio.

There’s hardly any trace of the original left.

On top of that, he layered his breakbeats and rap.

YonkersTyler, The Creator

Tyler The Creator – Yonkers

Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, better known as OFWGKTA, is a West Coast hip-hop collective with a cult following.

Its de facto leader is Tyler, the Creator.

Their endlessly dope beats and Tyler’s deep-voiced rapping can be divisive, but once you’re hooked, their unique appeal is hard to escape.

Tyler is also known for eccentric behavior that sometimes draws criticism, and the music video for Yonkers stirred controversy as well.

This Is AmericaChildish Gambino

Childish Gambino – This Is America (Official Video)

This music video, also known for being directed by Japan-born Hiro Murai, accompanies a track by Childish Gambino, who is also active as an actor.

It’s clear that the song carries a social critique with the theme: “This is what it’s like to live in America as a minority.” I’ll leave the detailed analysis to music blogs—please be sure to watch the video.

Wow.Post Malone

Post Malone – “Wow.” (Official Music Video)

Post Malone is a rapper who scores a hit with every release.

Above all, his strengths are highly polished tracks, refined rap skills, and, most decisively, catchy hooks.

For beginners, hip-hop often sounded aggressive and was sometimes avoided because of its visuals, but the atmosphere he creates drew music fans in instantly.

You can almost feel that vibe just by looking at the U.S.

hit charts.

Ain’t No Half-Steppin’Big Daddy Kane

Ain’t No Half-Steppin’

A masterpiece single also included on the hip-hop classic album “Long Live the Kane,” from the prestigious label Cold Chillin’, which produced many great works from the late ’80s to the early ’90s.

Boldly sampling The Emotions’ “Blind Alley,” it brings out the funkiness inherent in Black music.

Flava in Ya Ear Remix (feat. Notorious B.I.G., L.L. Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Rampage)Craig Mack

Flava in Ya Ear Remix (feat. The Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Rampage)

Among the earliest Bad Boy releases, this is one of the most popular tracks—a timeless classic in his career.

During Bad Boy’s heyday, Craig Mack, the first to make his album debut on the label, had his classic “Flava in Ya Ear” remixed and released in 1994.

This remix version is also highly popular among old-school hip-hop fans.

I Know You Got SoulEric B. & Rakim

I Know You Got Soul

Now, this track is both a historic classic and a danceable tune! What really pierces the soul of Black music freaks is its core, funky track-making—it’s that very groove! This is a must-hear among must-hear hip-hop classics you can’t afford to miss… by all means, check it out! I’ll say it twice: the funky groove feels so good, doesn’t it?