1980-1987 – New School
Whodini, Whodini
The beginnings of rap with an Electro synthesizer
1987-1993 – Golden Era Pt. 1
The bohemian and carefree philosophy of A Tribe Called Quest
“People Instinctive’s Travels and The Path of Rhythm”, the Daisy Age imprint
The afro-centric mischief of the Jungle Brothers
“Straight Out The Jungle”, the emerging philosophy of the Native Tongues
Black Moon’s brutal entrance on da stage
The filthy and furious revolution, “Enta Da Stage”
Brand Nubian’s candid activism
The magic of the beginning, “One For All”
No One Can Do It Better, The D.O.C.
No one could do it better than The DOC at that time
Daily Operation, Gang Starr
The symbiosis of the rapper and the producer on a jazzy and raw boom bap
Critical Beatdown, Ultramagnatic MCs
Surreal and abstract lyrics on samples dissected chirugically
Strictly Business, EPMD
The art of sampling for a killer groove
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1993-1998 – Golden Era Pt. 2
The wild and unstable madness of Ol Dirty Bastard
“Return to the 36 Chambers”, the abandonment of conventional singing and rapping techniques
The moody G-Funk of MC Eiht
“We Come Strapped”, the story of a ruthless gangster
The cynical violence of Notorious B.I.G.
“Ready To Die”, the art of storytelling gangster of New York
The hazy and devastating storm of O.G.C.
“Da Storm”, the forgotten rainstorm of Duck Down
The reconnaissance of musical genius of The Fugues
“The Score”, a clever mix of Hip Hop, Soul and Reggae
Stomy Busgy’s comical ego-trips
“Le Calibre Qu’il Te Faut”, a French-style mafia comedy
Organized Konfusion’s poetic lamentations
“The Equinox”, a powerful boom bap with aggressive fury
8Ball & MJG’s rise to the top of the world
“On The Top of the World”, the Funk made in Memphis
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1998-2006 – Bling Era
Chingy’s slot machine
“Jackpot”, the Southern banger made in Saint Louis
Handsome Boy Modeling School’s anti-consumerist comedy
“So… How’s Your Girl?”, a concept inspired by a TV series
Cam’Ron’s mainstream explosion
“Come Home With Me”, the tour of the streets of Harlem
Nas’s false introspective promise
“I Am”, the autobiographical story that gets lost in its commercial intent
The candid beauty of Eye Know by De La Soul
A title as inventive as it is transgressive
The pure elegance of Slum Village
A low frequency soundprint, “Fantastic Vol. 2”
Obie Trice, real name, no gimmicks !
“Cheers”, the Detroit rapper’s humble performance
Music & Me, Nate Dogg
Nate’s captivating voice dedicated to his love for music
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2006-2014 – Modern Era
The hope of the savior of the rap game Lupe Fiasco
“Food & Liquors”, a fresh wind in a lost Hip Hop
Kno’s dark and morbid melancholy
“Death Is Silent”, the path to a slow death
808s & Heartbreak, Kanye West
An experimental R&B turn a la Kanye West
good kid, m.A.A.d city, Kendrick Lamar
The victory of moral values over the temptations of a corrupt city
2014-2021 – New generation
CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, Tyler The Creator
The mix of a career in double measure
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