Why the Golden Era? What makes it so special? Along with the fashion that has been part of Hip Hop culture from the start was the message, much like reggae shifted from love songs during the Rocksteady era to Roots Reggae in the 70s, where people were trying to unite and bring something more conscious and durable to the recordings. HipHop would repeat this shift 20 years later, from the early 80s with Run DMC, LL Cool J, Doug E. Fresh, and Kurtis Blow to Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Digable Planets, & Public Enemy amongst others - they formed a coalition of unity, consciousness, and empowerment.
The Golden Era wasn’t just about hits; it was a cultural movement. It set the blueprint for what hip-hop could be: raw yet refined, rebellious but thoughtful. Whether you grew up with these tracks or are just discovering them, this mix is a celebration of the sound and soul of one of music's most influential periods.
PLAYLIST
Skee-Lo – I Wish
A Tribe Called Quest – Buggin' Out
Fugees, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Pras – Fu-Gee-La
Black Sheep – The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)
Beastie Boys – Egg Man
House Of Pain – Jump Around - Pete Rock Remix
Pete Rock, Method Man – Half Man Half Amazin (feat. Method Man)
Guru, Baybe – Lifesaver
Cypress Hill – I Ain't Goin' Out Like That
Craig Mack – Flava in Ya Ear
Das EFX – They Want EFX
Tha Alkaholiks – Make Room
KRS-One – MC's Act Like They Don't Know
Digable Planets – Jettin'
Gang Starr – Code Of The Streets
Slum Village, Jazz Spastiks – We Do It (Jazz Spastiks Remix)
