Diginoiz Hip Hop Producers Kit

"Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop" (1989) is the third studio album by Boogie Down Productions (BDP), led by the influential rapper KRS-One. Known for its socially conscious lyrics and politically charged messages, this album is a significant milestone in the development of hip-hop, as it explores themes of empowerment, social justice, and self-awareness.

Soul Jazz Records’ ‘Boombox 2’ is a new selection of early rap music from the period 1979 – 83, with barely a household name in sight. Featured here are some the earliest hip hop records that came out of New York City following the enormous commercial success of the first ever rap record, ‘Rapper’s Delight’ by the Sugarhill Gang, in September 1979. Artists and producers alike tried to jump aboard the new commercial possibilities of hip hop. By the end of the year there were 30 hip hop singles, all released by independent New York labels.

"New Rapsody: Hip Hop Meets Pop & Rock Classic" (1998) is a compilation album that merges two seemingly distinct genres: hip hop and classic pop/rock. Released in 1998, the album features hip hop artists sampling or remixing classic pop and rock songs, creating an interesting fusion of different musical styles. This compilation reflects the late-90s trend of blending hip hop with other genres, which gained momentum during that time.

"Big Apple Rappin': The Early Days of Hip-Hop Culture in New York City 1979-1982" (2006) is a compilation album that offers a historical snapshot of the origins and development of hip-hop music in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The album focuses on the pioneering years of hip-hop in New York City, highlighting the early influence of the genre and the culture that helped shape modern rap and hip-hop music.

Soul Jazz Records’ new ‘Boombox 3’ continues their story of the first rap records to be put onto vinyl. It is a jam-packed collection of original independent old school hip hop, created with just one thing in mind - to get this party jumping. After the explosion of hip hop in the parks and clubs of The Bronx in the mid-1970s, it was in Harlem where the first rap records emerged at the end of 1979 - an avalanche of superb rap tracks released on small independent labels all trying to capitalize on the success of ‘Rapper’s Delight’.

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