MARCH 31ST, 2014

Artist: Nas
Song: N.Y. state of mind
Album: Illmatic

The word classic is thrown around with a little too much ease these days, but this album more than earns the title. It isn't easy picking just one song from this album.

MARCH 30TH, 2014

Artist: Snoop Doggy Dogg
Song: Murder was the case
Album: Doggystyle

The first rapper to benefit from the popular sound of Dre's g-funk, Snoop made the most of his chance and never looked back. Some could argue that he hasn't created an album worth listening to since Doggystyle.

MARCH 29TH, 2014

Artist: Dr. Dre
Song: Let me ride
Album: The Chronic

Dre's g-funk sound took over the hip-hop world in the 90s. And, aren't we glad it did!

MARCH 28TH, 2014

Artist: Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg
Song: Deep cover
Album:

This song also glorified violence against the police (the five oh), but virtually passed by under the radar while Ice-T's "Cop Killer" remained the lightning rod for controversy.

MARCH 27TH, 2014

Artist: Cypress Hill
Song: How I could just kill a man
Album: Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill are perhaps the biggest latino group in hip-hop to date. Their music, be it due to the nasally voice or violent lyrics, isn't for everyone.

MARCH 26TH, 2014

Artist: 2Pac
Song: Brenda's got a baby
Album: 2Pacalypse Now

The early 90s saw an explosion of gangster rap. 2Pac was one of the most successful, bringing his astonishing social commentary to the wider public.

MARCH 25TH, 2014

Artist: Gang Starr
Song: Step in the Arena
Album: Step in the Arena

If you enjoy Eric.B & Rakim, you're going to enjoy Gang Starr.