You’re in for a treat. I cannot recommend going to De La’s first four albums enough. “3 Feet High” is amazing but don’t let it overshadow their other stuff! I did that for far too long.
90s hip hop is my fav and I'm always interested in discovering "new" artists from that era....so thank you for this essay.
Gonna share this record that a friend recommended of Underground 90 hip hop artists. I'm not a hip hop connoisseur by any means but I think this compilation is pretty damn phenomenal and folks here might appreciate.
Some fantastic picks here, guys! And I like how you both tossed in some of the '90s-era hip-hop lingo, just to create a proper atmosphere. You two def buggin' out.
I would add Pete Rock and CL Smooth's brilliant '92 album Mecca and the Soul Brother to the list.
These groups weren't getting radio play at the time but were pretty huge in the skateboard scene. I believe this was the beginning of "underground hip hop."
Such an awesome list. Always surprised to see Bizarre Ride make these cuts tho… it was such a MASSIVE record for me and my crew. Just everywhere, all the time. It felt like the whole world was going nuts on it.
Some excellent choice here. I grew up on mid to late 80’s hip hop and punk/hc/college music so when the 90’s came and we were overrun with either Gangsta rap or Puffy related pop music that masqueraded as hip hop, I just tuned out. There was still the De La’s and Q-Tip solo but most of the indie people I know went waaaaay deep on the underground Hip Hop side.
Nice. I'm listening to EPMD right now, so just a few years behind these dudes. I love early 90s hip hop.
Nice! "So Wat Cha Sayin'" is an all timer.
Agree! Banger, great for jiu jitsu class.
BTW, I have graduated to All 'N All for my Earth Wind & Fire journey !
I didn’t know many of these records. Homework sorted! Thanks!
You’re in for a treat. I cannot recommend going to De La’s first four albums enough. “3 Feet High” is amazing but don’t let it overshadow their other stuff! I did that for far too long.
^This^
Of course! Hope you find a new favorite or two in there!
90s hip hop is my fav and I'm always interested in discovering "new" artists from that era....so thank you for this essay.
Gonna share this record that a friend recommended of Underground 90 hip hop artists. I'm not a hip hop connoisseur by any means but I think this compilation is pretty damn phenomenal and folks here might appreciate.
https://dopefolksrecords.bigcartel.com/product/the-best-of-dope-folks-records-lp-pre-order
Oh, this looks awesome! Thanks for getting it on my radar!
Some fantastic picks here, guys! And I like how you both tossed in some of the '90s-era hip-hop lingo, just to create a proper atmosphere. You two def buggin' out.
I would add Pete Rock and CL Smooth's brilliant '92 album Mecca and the Soul Brother to the list.
That was a runner up to my list, along with Kevin’s first two picks. Such a good album!
A fantastic pick! This was on my shortlist, and a last minute cut.
These groups weren't getting radio play at the time but were pretty huge in the skateboard scene. I believe this was the beginning of "underground hip hop."
I think you're right!
I wanted to add Nia from Blackalicious, and cheat by throwing in Power in Numbers from Jurassic 5 (came out in 2000 apparently).
A Jurassic 5 shoutout? We'll allow it. :)
Seriously though; they're fantastic!
Played it during closing at work yesterday for my Gen Z colleagues and they were enjoying it
So...How's Your Girl? is a great album.
Indeed!
Such an awesome list. Always surprised to see Bizarre Ride make these cuts tho… it was such a MASSIVE record for me and my crew. Just everywhere, all the time. It felt like the whole world was going nuts on it.
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Some excellent choice here. I grew up on mid to late 80’s hip hop and punk/hc/college music so when the 90’s came and we were overrun with either Gangsta rap or Puffy related pop music that masqueraded as hip hop, I just tuned out. There was still the De La’s and Q-Tip solo but most of the indie people I know went waaaaay deep on the underground Hip Hop side.
Thank you! I’m glad you dug it. So much great stuff was bubbling just beneath the surface.