1988 was a groundbreaking year for urban music, with hip-hop and R&B going through changes that would shake up both genres. A youth movement, led by artists like Bobby Brown and New Edition and producers like Teddy Riley, blurred the lines between genres. Meanwhile, classic albums were released almost monthly in rap music. The playlist celebrating this year features classics from Guy, Eric B & Rakim, Public Enemy and more. Host Mike Joseph is joined in the studio by special guest actor and filmmaker Leal Vona.
Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock "It takes two"
Guy "Groove me"
Public Enemy "Don't Believe the Hype"
New Edition "If It Isn't Love"
Inner City "Big Fun"
Billy Ocean "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car"
J.J. Fad "Supersonic"
Salt-N-Pepa "Shake Your Thang (It's Your Thing)"
E.U. "Da' Butt"
Run-DMC "Mary, Mary"
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince "Parents Just Don't Understand"
Eric B. & Rakim "Lyrics of Fury"
Stetsasonic "Talkin' All That Jazz"
James Brown "Static"
Rick James "Loosey's Rap"
New Kids On The Block "Please Don't Go Girl"
Breathe "Hands to Heaven"
Sade "Love Is Stronger Than Pride"
Luther Vandross "Any Love"
Al B. Sure! "naturally mine"
Bobby Brown "My Prerogative"
N.W.A. "Straight Outta Compton"
