This block covers the heavy hitters from the commercial boom of the late 90s, the blog era, and the underground cult classics.
The Bling Era & Commercial Dominance (Late 90s/2000s)
The Underground & Lyricist Lounge
The South Takes Over
Produced by DJ Premier. Nas was 20 years old. Over a cold, lonely piano loop, he paints a visual of street survival that reads like Scorsese directing a documentary. "I never sleep, 'cause sleep is the cousin of death." The definitive East Coast vibe. Top 1000 GREATEST Hip-Hop Rap Songs of All-Time
The gold standard of hip-hop. These songs are mandatory for any "Greatest" list.
The Golden Age (Late 80s/Early 90s)
The East Coast Renaissance
The West Coast Explosion
The Dirty South Rise