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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D.J. D
Big Bank Hank
hip-hop
Purple Soul
Mister Maloy
hip-hop, trip hop
Grandwizard Theodore & the Fantastic Five
Isola Posse All Stars
ragga hip hop
Divine Sounds
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.