Back When Hip Hop was…Hip Hop

The title above says it all. For me, the 90′s was a golden era in hip hop that we may never see again. Growing up in the tri-state, rappers from the 5 boroughs dominated my sony walkman. However, lyricists from all over made rap in the 90′s the best. Timeless hip hop is music that, still, years later, you can play from start to finish and enjoy like it was the first time you heard it. Check my list of 10 of my personal favorites from the golden era, and drop your list in the comments.

10. 2Pac – I Get Around (1992 – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z)

9. Wutang Clan – C.R.E.A.M ( 1993 – Enter the 36 Chambers)

8. L.L Cool J – Pink Cookies in a Plastic Bag (14 Shots to the Dome – 1993)

7. Pete Rock & C.L Smooth – They Reminisce Over You ( Mecca & The Soul Brother – 1992)

6. A Tribe Called Quest – Bonita Applebum Remix ( 1990 – People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm)

5. Mobb Deep – Shook Ones Part 2 ( 1995 – The Infamous)

4. 2Pac – Dear Mama ( 1994 – Me Against The World)

3. Jay-Z – Dead Presidents ( 1994 – Reasonable Doubt)

2. Notorious B.I.G – Juicy ( 1994 – Ready 2 Die)

1. Nas – The World Is Yours ( Illmatic – 1994)

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