How to get into old-school hip-hop
old-school hip-hop: historical musical period; music genre northsound.fm covers 39 old-school hip-hop artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into old-school hip-hop?
Start with Dr. Dre's "The Chronic". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into old-school hip-hop.
Who are the best old-school hip-hop artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for old-school hip-hop include Dr. Dre, Slick Rick and Pete Rock. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is old-school hip-hop?
historical musical period; music genre