How to get into golden age hip-hop
golden age hip-hop: name given to mainstream hip hop music created in the mid/late 1980s and early 1990s, particularly by artists and musicians originating from the New York metropolitan area northsound.fm covers 16 golden age hip-hop artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into golden age hip-hop?
Start with Dr. Dre's "The Chronic". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into golden age hip-hop.
Who are the best golden age hip-hop artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for golden age hip-hop include Dr. Dre, Slick Rick and Pete Rock. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is golden age hip-hop?
name given to mainstream hip hop music created in the mid/late 1980s and early 1990s, particularly by artists and musicians originating from the New York metropolitan area