[Hip-Hop Classics] Timeless HIPHOP / Golden Oldies

Work ItMissy Elliott

Missy Elliott – Work It [Official Music Video]

She could be called the pinnacle of female rappers.

Every track is high-quality and seriously cool.

Of course I recommend the songs themselves, but I also want you to pay attention to the music videos.

The dance, the outfits—everything makes for compelling MVs that really convey the culture of the time.

YesterdayThe Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas – Yesterday

It lavishly samples classic hip-hop tracks.

I’ll never forget how shocked I was when this song first came out.

In the music video, they appear on each record’s jacket—a stylish touch.

Together with the MV, it’s a must for hip-hop fans.

Suge (Yea Yea)Dababy

Dababy – Suge (Yea Yea) Official Music Video

First off, it’s pronounced “Da-Baby.” I think anyone who watches his music videos will instantly feel it—he’s got the entertainer quality you’d expect from a comedian.

At first, people called him a one-hit wonder, but with each release and live performance, his talent gradually gained recognition.

There aren’t many rappers with a humorous, whimsical worldview who keep delivering hits.

I’m excited to hear more fun tracks from him in the future.

99 ProblemsJay Z

JAŸ-Z – 99 Problems

A work produced by RICK RUBIN, one of the founders of Def Jam and the producer behind countless classics by RUN-DMC, LL COOL J, and more! The third single from The Black Album features a track that reflects his career and unique sensibilities, boldly sampling rock.

JAY-Z’s commanding flow fits it perfectly—an exceptional piece.

Straight Out the JungleJungle Brothers

Jungle Brothers- Straight out the Jungle

Jungle Brothers are a hip-hop group formed in New York in 1987 and part of the Native Tongues collective.

Alongside A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, they popularized a jazz-influenced sound.

This is a track from their debut album, Straight Out the Jungle.

The music video is filled with African-inspired imagery throughout.

BasketballKurtis Blow

Kurtis Blow – Basketball (Official Music Video)

Kurtis Blow, one of the defining rappers of the ’80s, hails from New York.

His tightly rhymed style and disco-funk tracks embody the very early days of hip-hop, and listening now actually feels fresh again.

Apparently, the drum sound on this track even includes the sound of a basketball being dribbled in the studio, mixed right in!

If I Ruled The World (Imagine That) feat. Lauryn HillNas

Nas – If I Ruled the World (Imagine That) (Official HD Video) ft. Lauryn Hill

This masterpiece expresses a powerful longing for freedom and liberation, carried by a nostalgic melody and a groovy beat.

With richly expressive, message-driven lyrics, it vividly paints an ideal world.

While confronting the harsh realities of the streets, it gently sings of a hope-filled future, making it a heartwarming classic.

Lauryn Hill’s soulful chorus further elevates the song’s appeal.

Released in June 1996 as a single from Nas’s album “It Was Written,” it reached No.

53 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 1997 Grammy Awards.

This track is perfect when your heart is weary or when you need energy for tomorrow.

It’s also an excellent companion for a nighttime drive or moments of solitary reflection.