old-school hip-hop
historical musical period; music genre
39 artists in the catalog.
Guides for old-school hip-hop artists
Top old-school hip-hop albums
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Dr. Dre
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
Ice Cube
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
KRS-One
East Coast hip-hop, boom bap
Too Short
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
Ice-T
West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap
Slick Rick
East Coast hip-hop, golden age hip-hop
Pete Rock
East Coast hip-hop, alternative hip-hop
Kool G Rap
East Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap
N.W.A.
West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap
Grandmaster Flash
breakbeat, electro
Whodini
Tag Team
Miami bass, Southern hip-hop
The Sugarhill Gang
hip-hop
Boogie Down Productions
East Coast hip-hop, golden age hip-hop
Arabian Prince
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
Lika MC
Europop, chill-out music
About old-school hip-hop
What is old-school hip-hop?
historical musical period; music genre
Where should I start with old-school hip-hop?
Start with "Short Dog's in the House" by Too Short. It captures what makes old-school hip-hop worth exploring.
What are the best old-school hip-hop albums?
The old-school hip-hop albums worth hearing first: "Short Dog's in the House" by Too Short, "Survival Skills" by KRS-One, "Criminal Minded" by Boogie Down Productions, "Man & His Music" by Boogie Down Productions and "Edutainment" by Boogie Down Productions.
How many old-school hip-hop artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 39 old-school hip-hop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
