That Is Hip Hop

"Love Hip Hop: 12 Slammin' Hip Hop Hits" is a compilation album released in 2000 that features a selection of popular hip hop tracks, focusing on themes of love and relationships. The album primarily falls within the hip hop genre, blending elements of R&B and rap. It showcases the diversity of sounds that characterized hip hop at the turn of the millennium. The compilation includes 12 tracks from various artists, featuring some of the biggest hits and favorites from that era. Expect to find a mix of romantic themes and catchy hooks, making it suitable for both listening and dancing.

"Love Hip Hop: 12 Slammin' Hip Hop Hits" is a compilation album released in 2000 that features a selection of popular hip hop tracks, focusing on themes of love and relationships. The album primarily falls within the hip hop genre, blending elements of R&B and rap. It showcases the diversity of sounds that characterized hip hop at the turn of the millennium. The compilation includes 12 tracks from various artists, featuring some of the biggest hits and favorites from that era. Expect to find a mix of romantic themes and catchy hooks, making it suitable for both listening and dancing.

"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.

"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.

"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.

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This compilation has been curated to define the history of hip-hop over its evolution throughout the past 50 years. There are a number of artists who, while not licensable for this compilation, are among the Mt. Rushmore of iconic artists within the genre. We would be remiss to not acknowledge them, and their contribution to the art form. Respect. LL COOL J, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Eminem, Jay-Z, Drake, Travis Scott, Beastie Boys, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West.

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