Where to Start with 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
16 artists
Best golden age hip-hop Albums to Start With
golden age hip-hop Artists
Dr. Dre
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
KRS-One
East Coast hip-hop, boom bap
Too Short
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
Kool Keith
East Coast hip-hop, abstract hip-hop
Ice-T
West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap
Slick Rick
East Coast hip-hop, hip-hop
Kool G Rap
East Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap
Pete Rock
East Coast hip-hop, alternative hip-hop
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
East Coast hip-hop, disco
Boogie Down Productions
East Coast hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop
Get Loose Crew
Canadian hip-hop, hip-hop
Pete Rock & CL Smooth
East Coast hip-hop, jazz rap
Black Sheep
East Coast hip-hop, alternative hip-hop
Joseph Simmons
East Coast hip-hop, hip-hop
Antoinette
Jam Master Jay
hip-hop, rap rock
About golden age hip-hop
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
Where should I start with golden age hip-hop?
Start with "Short Dog's in the House" by Too Short. It captures what makes golden age hip-hop worth exploring.
What are the best golden age hip-hop albums?
The golden age 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 golden age hip-hop artists are there?
Spinsource covers 16 golden age hip-hop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.