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Cliggity Classic joint that will briggity break yo niggity neck. Most of you will riggitty-recognize it instantly, as it's that classic biggity-bum rush music from the niggity-nappy headed duo striggity-straight from the sewer.

You can't front on these dudes. They were mad original. Even when we couldn't understand what they were figgity fuck they were saying.

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Word...Life. O.C. was nice with his. And cotdamn, this song goes hard. Buckwild is a fool for this beat.

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GOODIE MOB - "BLACK ICE"

Sky high!

I can't wait for this Goodie Mob reunion. Those dudes were originators. This is my favorite Goodie song of all time. Andre 3000 absolutely kills his verse.

"they steady move them keys like Bob James" (c) Andre

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We had to get some real professionals for the job, son.

Smif-N-Wessun x Raekwon = Classick. I remember when I first heard this joint back in 1998, I was blown away. Two of my favorite rap conglomerates, Boot Camp Clik and The mighty Wu-Tang Clan on the same track? Now that's what I call a good idea, son. Blazin through.

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Primo is a god. He defined an entire sound of an era. If aliens ever came to earth, and you had to explain to them what the hip hop sound was, you'd play them a DJ Premier beat. The bouncy drums, filtered sample chops, scratch hooks - he's the essence of the hip hop sound. And whether you know it or not (or admit it or not) he's influenced ever single producer who's come after him. No question. DJ Premier: Top 5, dead or alive.

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CLASSIC. This song is so pimp, it makes Bishop Don "Magic" Juan jealous. It also helped put Twista on the map.

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Something ain't right...it's the strobelight.

Classic. Dres was that dude back in the 90's.

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I mean, it's only right...I am wearing my Southernplayalistic shirt today. But for real, for real...when I first heard this joint back in 1993, I was blown away. I actually remember where I was when I first saw the music video, sitting in my dad's living room watching Rap City over the summer. That shit changed my life.

I had never heard any rappers from Atlanta. it was all so new to me. These cats were talking about some ill player shit. The music was incredible. Fonky. Something to ride to in your Cadillac. These cats painted pictures. And it wasn't just what they were saying, it was how they were saying it. The style was so laid back and effortlessly cool. I naturally gravitated towards it. I wanted more. A few months later, I copped their debut album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik and was hooked. To this day, Outkast remains one my top 3 favorite groups of all time, and I can honestly say their first 3 albums rival ANYBODY'S first 3 albums. Ask somebody.

So with that being said, we take it throw it back to where it all started....The Players Ball.

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Masta Ace - "Born To Roll"

This is one of the hardest beats of all time. I mean, seriously, how dope is this track? Masta Ace made a whole song about the sound system in his jeep. And it's a classic. TURN IT UP!

I remember hearing a story about how Ace really had a legendary system that would rival anybody in the streets. And one day somebody broken into his ride and stole it. Damn. How you gonna jack the dude who made Born To Roll? That's not even right.

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Damn, I've been doing Throwback Thursdays for about 3 months now, and I've NEVER used a Tribe Called Quest video...WTF is wrong with me? Their probably my favorite rap group of all time (along with Outkast and the Wu) and I've negelected them for this long? I feel like a horrible parent. But in all seriousness, I could probably just use a different Tribe video ever week for this segment. Their catalog is that extensive. But I won't.

We'll set it off with the classic "Bonita Applebum" from their debut album, Peoples Instinctive Travels. It's a bonafida hip-hop sing-along song - in fact, if I ever went to a hip-hop karaoke bar, I'd probably perform this joint first. It's timeless. And every time you hear it, it's like hearing it for the first time.

"38-24-37,
You and me, hun, we're a match made in heaven,
I like to kiss you places some brotha's won't,
I like to tell you things some brotha's don't."

Shout out to Jabori for his cameo in the video!

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AZ - "SUGAR HILL"

Today we revisit a classic joint from Nasir's partner in rhyme. Real talk, AZ is one of my most underrated emcees. This dude just knows how to rap. The mutli-syllabic flow is flawless. And his beat selection is top notch, he always choses beats that perfectly match his overall style and create a certain vibe. The lyrics are street, but the beats are triumphant. It's a dope juxtaposition. I like to call it that "exquisite feel-good street music for kings." Actually, I just made that up.

Enjoy.

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Emimen - "Just Don't Give A Fuck"

I mean, he does have the biggest album in the world right now. It's only right. This was the song that started it all.

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Common - "The Light"

...It's kinda fresh you listen to more than hip-hop.

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Mobb Deep - "Hoodlum"


Ya'll remember this one? Shiiiiiiit. Shout out to Rob Wondah for the suggestion, taking me back to the wonderful year of 1997. If ya'll are wondering where this joint is from, i't on the soundtrack from the movie, Hoodlum. Shiiiiiiit, ya'll remember that one? The movie starring Laurence Fishburne that portrayed the life of American gangster Bumpy Johnson (who was the mentor of Frank Lucas a.k.a. Denzel in American Gangster).

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dead prez - "Hip Hop"

Who shot Biggie Smalls?
if we don't get them, they gonna get us all...

One of the most incredible rap records ever made. And the beat is so ridiculous, Dave Chappelle used it for his entrance music. I always wondered what music I would enter to if I was a boxer, athlete or somebody who entered somewhere. This is definitely top 10. Along with Ante Up, Bring The Pain, Hit Em Up and Who Shot Ya?

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Kool G. Rap (ft.Nas) - "Fast Life"

...This is one of my favorite songs from 1885, and a true slept on classic. And to top it off, this video is also incredible for multiple reasons:

1. The awful acting in the beginning. It's comedically bad. How did Nas ever end up in Belly? Didn't Hype watch this video?
2. The awkward handshake between Nas and Kool G. in the beginning. Why didn't they re-shoot that? Was that really the best take?
3. Kool G. Rap running on the treadmill in Timberland boots. And jeans.
4. Kool G. Rap's multi-syllabic rapid fire flow on his opening verse is one of the most amazing things ever. And he does it all with a lisp. Incredible.
5. Nas's opening line in his verse is one of my favorite's of all time. It's simple, but so gangster.
6. Nas looks so uninterested in being in this video. There's probably 47 other places he'd rather be at that moment in time.
7. Nas wearing his socks in a sauna.
8. The awkward "Staircase" scene where Nas and Kool G. look like they're about to get married to each other as they walk down the steps.
9. The bassline in this song is ridiculous. It melts my eardrums. In a good way.
10. The dance that the guy who sings the hook does at the end of the video. I need to add that to my arsenal.


Looking back, this might be one of the worst videos ever. Most videos are supposed to make the song better. This does the complete opposite. If you had never heard of Kool G. Rap or Nas in your entire life, and somebody made you watch this video, you would lose respect for them based on this. But in a weird way, it makes me appreciate the song even more. And you should too. So here's the downloadable version to go bump in your whip.

[DOWNLOAD: Kool G. Rap (ft.Nas) - "Fast Life"]

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Keith Murray - "The Most Beautifullest Thing In This World"

...I once heard a rumor that Keith knocked out Prodigy from Mobb Deep. I also heard a rumor that he beat some kid down with a barstool once. I don't know if that's true, but I do know for a fact that Keith beats the shit outta this track right here. Classic.

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Wu-Tang Clan - "Can It Be All So Simple"

"...You know everybody talking about the good ole days, right? Evvvverybody - the good ole days, the good ole days. Well, let's talk about the good ole days."

Some 1993 exoticness. Kickin the fly cliches.

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Redman - "Tonight's Da Night"

..."I'm after the gold, and after that the platinum."

Red is hands down one of my fav 5 emcees of all time. Somewhere between Biggie, Common, Q-Tip, and Andre3000. Yo, I said my 5 favorite, not top 5 of all time. Jesus, get your own blog.

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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - "For The Love Of Money"

...standing on the corner, straight slangin rocks.