’80s Hip-Hop Essentials

’80s Hip-Hop Essentials

A time when a microphone, turntables and a new style swept the nation.

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September 18, 2025
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Song
Artist
Album
Genre
Release date
The Best of Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
1
Parents Just Don't UnderstandDJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh PrinceThe Best of Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
The Best of Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
Хип-хопМузыкаРэп
1988-02-17
5:11
Hip-Hop
2
Just a FriendBiz MarkieHip-Hop
Biz Markie
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop/RapMusik
1989-09-21
3:58
East Coast Hip Hop
3
You Gots To ChillEPMDEast Coast Hip Hop
EPMD
East Coast Hip Hop
Хип-хопМузыка
1988-06-07
4:15
Raising Hell
4
Walk This WayRun-DMCRaising Hell
Run-DMC
Raising Hell
Hip-Hop/RapMusicEast Coast RapHardcore RapRapHip-Hop
1986-05-15
5:9
Kurtis Blow
5
The BreaksKurtis BlowKurtis Blow
Kurtis Blow
Kurtis Blow
Hip-Hop/RapMusicRapOld School RapHip-HopR&B/SoulEast Coast Rap
1980-01-01
7:43
How Ya Like Me Now (Expanded Edition)
6
How Ya Like Me Now (Longer Version)Kool Moe DeeHow Ya Like Me Now (Expanded Edition)
Kool Moe Dee
How Ya Like Me Now (Expanded Edition)
Hip-Hop/RapMusik
1987-01-01
5:37
Rap Classics
7
Straight Outta ComptonN.W.A.Rap Classics
N.W.A.
Rap Classics
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1988-07-10
4:18
Hip Hop Record Box
8
Ain't No Half-Steppin'Big Daddy KaneHip Hop Record Box
Big Daddy Kane
Hip Hop Record Box
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1988-06-21
5:19
Paid In Full (Music Insprired By the Motion Picture)
9
I Got It MadeSpecial EdPaid In Full (Music Insprired By the Motion Picture)
Special Ed
Paid In Full (Music Insprired By the Motion Picture)
SoundtrackMusic
2002-01-01
3:41
Brown Sugar (Music from the Motion Picture)
10
Paid in Full (Seven Minutes of Madness) [The Coldcut Remix]Eric B. & RakimBrown Sugar (Music from the Motion Picture)
Eric B. & Rakim
Brown Sugar (Music from the Motion Picture)
SoundtrackMusicPop
1987-07-07
7:9
Straight Out the Jungle
11
Straight Out the JungleJungle BrothersStraight Out the Jungle
Jungle Brothers
Straight Out the Jungle
AlternativeMusic
1988-11-08
4:0
Swass
12
Posse On BroadwaySir Mix-A-LotSwass
Sir Mix-A-Lot
Swass
PopMusik
1988-09-01
5:4
13
US3DF1209585UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Def Jam 25, Vol. 2: DJ Bring That Back (1996-1984)
14
Children's StorySlick RickDef Jam 25, Vol. 2: DJ Bring That Back (1996-1984)
Slick Rick
Def Jam 25, Vol. 2: DJ Bring That Back (1996-1984)
Hip-Hop/RapMusik
1988-11-01
3:58
Beastie Boys Anthology - The Sounds of Science
15
Fight for Your RightBeastie BoysBeastie Boys Anthology - The Sounds of Science
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys Anthology - The Sounds of Science
Hip-Hop/RapMusicAlternativePunkHip-HopOld School RapRockAdult AlternativeAlternative Rap
1999-11-23
3:27
Escape (Expanded Edition)
16
Five Minutes of FunkWhodiniEscape (Expanded Edition)
Whodini
Escape (Expanded Edition)
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1984-10-17
5:24
Fat Boys
17
Fat BoysFat BoysFat Boys
Fat Boys
Fat Boys
Хип-хопМузыкаОлдскул рэпРэп восточного побережья
1984-05-29
6:50
Duck Rock
18
Buffalo GalsMalcolm McLarenDuck Rock
Malcolm McLaren
Duck Rock
Хип-хопМузыкаХип-хоп/рэпНью-эйджПоп-музыкаЭлектронная музыкаТанцевальная музыка
1983-01-01
4:19
It Takes a Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back (Deluxe Edition)
19
Fight the Power (Do The Right Thing/Soundtrack Version)Public EnemyIt Takes a Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back (Deluxe Edition)
Public Enemy
It Takes a Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back (Deluxe Edition)
R&B/SoulMusic
1988-06-28
5:23
Pure... Hip Hop
20
My PhilosophyBoogie Down ProductionsPure... Hip Hop
Boogie Down Productions
Pure... Hip Hop
ПопМузыка
1988-05-31
5:36
Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr
21
Words I Manifest (Remix)Gang StarrFull Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr
Gang Starr
Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr
Хип-хопМузыкаРэп восточного побережьяРокХип-хоп
1992-06-08
5:9
Oh, My God!
22
The ShowDoug E. Fresh & Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh CrewOh, My God!
Doug E. Fresh & Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew
Oh, My God!
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1986-07-07
6:37
Back To School Classics
23
The Message (feat. Melle Mel & Duke Bootee)Grandmaster Flash & The Furious FiveBack To School Classics
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Back To School Classics
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1982-07-01
7:11
Hip Hop Party
24
The Bridge (12" Version)MC ShanHip Hop Party
MC Shan
Hip Hop Party
PopMusic
1987-01-01
6:32
Schoolly D
25
P.S.K. 'What Does It Mean'?Schoolly DSchoolly D
Schoolly D
Schoolly D
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1986-01-01
6:28
N.W.A. and the Posse
26
Boyz-n-the-HoodEazy-EN.W.A. and the Posse
Eazy-E
N.W.A. and the Posse
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1987-11-06
5:39
Ladies First (feat. Monie Love) - EP
27
Ladies First (feat. Monie Love) [Lp Version]Queen LatifahLadies First (feat. Monie Love) - EP
Queen Latifah
Ladies First (feat. Monie Love) - EP
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1989-11-28
3:58
28
USUYG1018372UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Beyond the Charts: Hip Hop
29
6 'N the Mornin'Ice-TBeyond the Charts: Hip Hop
Ice-T
Beyond the Charts: Hip Hop
Хип-хопМузыка
1987-07-28
3:44
The Essential
30
Life Is ...Too $hortToo $hortThe Essential
Too $hort
The Essential
Хип-хопМузыка
1988-01-01
4:33
No One Can Do It Better
31
It's Funky EnoughThe D.O.C.No One Can Do It Better
The D.O.C.
No One Can Do It Better
Hip-Hop/RapMusikRapGangsta RapHardcore RapWest Coast RapR&B/Soul
1989-06-16
4:29
Def Jam Recordings Classics, Vol. 1
32
Rock the BellsLL Cool JDef Jam Recordings Classics, Vol. 1
LL Cool J
Def Jam Recordings Classics, Vol. 1
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1989-01-01
7:12
L.A. Originals (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
33
Bust a MoveYoung MCL.A. Originals (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Young MC
L.A. Originals (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1989-05-22
4:23
80s Rap
34
Paper ThinMC Lyte80s Rap
MC Lyte
80s Rap
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1988-05-24
5:14
35
QMMEH2200066UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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100 Greatest Hip-Hop
36
Ego Trippin' (12'' Version)Ultramagnetic MC's100 Greatest Hip-Hop
Ultramagnetic MC's
100 Greatest Hip-Hop
RockMusik
1986-01-01
5:26
Original Stylin'
37
Funky DividendsThree Times DopeOriginal Stylin'
Three Times Dope
Original Stylin'
Hip-Hop/RapMusik
1989-01-01
4:19
Express Yourself - EP
38
Express Yourself (Extended Mix)N.W.A.Express Yourself - EP
N.W.A.
Express Yourself - EP
Хип-хопМузыка
1989-03-27
4:42
Heroic Hits
39
It Takes TwoRob Base & DJ EZ RockHeroic Hits
Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
Heroic Hits
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1988-08-02
4:59
40
US4SC0501545UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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On the Nile
41
Egypt EgyptThe Egyptian LoverOn the Nile
The Egyptian Lover
On the Nile
ЭлектроникаМузыкаХип-хопРэпТанцевальнаяОлдскул рэпРэп западного побережьяR&B и соул
1984-11-06
5:19
It's Yours
42
It's Yours (Radio Mix)T La RockIt's Yours
T La Rock
It's Yours
Олдскул рэпМузыкаХип-хопРэп восточного побережья
1984-12-29
4:21
Follow the Leader
43
Microphone FiendEric B. & RakimFollow the Leader
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow the Leader
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1988-07-26
5:16
Unfinished Business
44
So Wat Cha Sayin'EPMDUnfinished Business
EPMD
Unfinished Business
Хип-хопМузыкаХардкор-рэпРэп восточного побережья
1989-07-25
4:57
Greatest Hits
45
Let's Get It StartedMC HammerGreatest Hits
MC Hammer
Greatest Hits
Hip-Hop/RapMusicHip-HopWest Coast Rap
1996-09-09
4:6
Heavy Hitz
46
Mr. Big Stuff (Remix)Heavy D & The BoyzHeavy Hitz
Heavy D & The Boyz
Heavy Hitz
R&B/SoulMusic
1987-01-01
3:24
2Hype
47
Rollin' With Kid 'N PlayKid 'N Play2Hype
Kid 'N Play
2Hype
Хип-хопМузыка
1988-10-21
4:3
The Cactus Album
48
The Gas Face3rd BassThe Cactus Album
3rd Bass
The Cactus Album
Хип-хопМузыка
1989-11-14
3:49
49
QZ9452100328UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Hip-Hop Veterans
50
Top Billin'Audio TwoHip-Hop Veterans
Audio Two
Hip-Hop Veterans
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
2019-10-04
2:55
It's Like This - The Best of Run-DMC
51
Sucker M.C.'S (Krush-Groove 1)Run-DMCIt's Like This - The Best of Run-DMC
Run-DMC
It's Like This - The Best of Run-DMC
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1983-03-12
3:9
Power to the People & the Beats - Public Enemy's Greatest Hits
52
Public Enemy No.1Public EnemyPower to the People & the Beats - Public Enemy's Greatest Hits
Public Enemy
Power to the People & the Beats - Public Enemy's Greatest Hits
Hip-Hop/RapMusicHardcore RapHip-HopEast Coast Rap
1987-02-10
4:41
The Ol' Skool Flava of...Nia
53
Roxanne's RevengeRoxanne ShantéThe Ol' Skool Flava of...Nia
Roxanne Shanté
The Ol' Skool Flava of...Nia
Хип-хопМузыкаХип-хоп
2008-01-01
5:9
Escape (Expanded Edition)
54
FriendsWhodiniEscape (Expanded Edition)
Whodini
Escape (Expanded Edition)
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1984-10-17
4:38
The Album
55
Fresh Is the WordMantronixThe Album
Mantronix
The Album
Хип-хопМузыкаОлдскул рэпЭлектроникаТанцевальнаяХип-хопРэп
1985-05-04
5:31
Maestros de la rima
56
ColorsIce-TMaestros de la rima
Ice-T
Maestros de la rima
Hip-Hop/RapMusik
1988-04-15
4:25
Back To the Old School
57
LatoyaJust-IceBack To the Old School
Just-Ice
Back To the Old School
Хип-хопМузыкаОлдскул рэп
1986-01-01
4:12
58
USAR11000008UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Hip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
59
Wild Wild WestKool Moe DeeHip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
Kool Moe Dee
Hip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
Хип-хопМузыка
1987-11-03
4:44
Summer Road Trip (Vol. 2 / Fixed Playlist)
60
Going Back To CaliLL Cool JSummer Road Trip (Vol. 2 / Fixed Playlist)
LL Cool J
Summer Road Trip (Vol. 2 / Fixed Playlist)
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1987-01-01
4:10
61
USEW20000003UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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62
USPR38400036UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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The Fat Boys Are Back
63
Fat Boys Are BackFat BoysThe Fat Boys Are Back
Fat Boys
The Fat Boys Are Back
Hip-Hop/RapMusicOld School Rap
1985-01-01
6:3
Hits
64
Roxanne, RoxanneUTFOHits
UTFO
Hits
Хип-хопМузыка
1985-01-01
5:11
Power to the People & the Beats - Public Enemy's Greatest Hits
65
Bring the NoisePublic EnemyPower to the People & the Beats - Public Enemy's Greatest Hits
Public Enemy
Power to the People & the Beats - Public Enemy's Greatest Hits
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыкаХардкор-рэпХип-хопРэп восточного побережья
1987-11-01
3:47
Planet Rock (Digital 45) - Single
66
Planet RockAfrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic ForcePlanet Rock (Digital 45) - Single
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force
Planet Rock (Digital 45) - Single
Хип-хопМузыкаЭлектроникаR&B и соулТанцевальнаяОлдскул рэпТехно
1982-05-01
5:19
Jam On Revenge
67
Jam On ItNewcleusJam On Revenge
Newcleus
Jam On Revenge
Хип-хопМузыкаОлдскул рэпРэпЭлектроника
1984-09-08
6:23
68
USGZ21967070UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Greatest Hits: MC Shy-D
69
Shake ItMC Shy DGreatest Hits: MC Shy-D
MC Shy D
Greatest Hits: MC Shy-D
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыкаDirty SouthХип-хоп
1988-01-01
5:5
Hip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
70
It's TrickyRun-DMCHip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
Run-DMC
Hip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1986-05-15
3:3
Criminal Minded (Deluxe)
71
The Bridge Is OverBoogie Down ProductionsCriminal Minded (Deluxe)
Boogie Down Productions
Criminal Minded (Deluxe)
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыкаХип-хоп
1987-03-03
3:24
Paid in Full (Deluxe Edition)
72
Eric B. Is PresidentEric B. & RakimPaid in Full (Deluxe Edition)
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid in Full (Deluxe Edition)
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1987-07-07
6:17
All Hail the Queen
73
Wrath of My MadnessQueen LatifahAll Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah
All Hail the Queen
Хип-хопМузыкаR&B и соулТанцевальнаяХаусЭлектроника
1989-11-28
4:17
Paul's Boutique (20th Anniversary Remastered Edition)[Bonus B-Boy Bouillabaisse]
74
Hey LadiesBeastie BoysPaul's Boutique (20th Anniversary Remastered Edition)[Bonus B-Boy Bouillabaisse]
Beastie Boys
Paul's Boutique (20th Anniversary Remastered Edition)[Bonus B-Boy Bouillabaisse]
Хип-хопМузыкаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхАльтернативный рэпРэпХип-хоп
1989-07-25
3:47
75
QZAKB2209249UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Straight Outta Compton
76
F**k tha PoliceN.W.A.Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
Straight Outta Compton
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1988-08-08
5:45
Go Stetsa I - Single
77
Go Stetsa IStetsasonicGo Stetsa I - Single
Stetsasonic
Go Stetsa I - Single
РэпМузыкаХип-хоп
1986-01-01
5:28
Back To the Old School
78
Cold Gettin' DumbJust-IceBack To the Old School
Just-Ice
Back To the Old School
Хип-хопМузыкаОлдскул рэп
1986-01-01
4:32
79
QM6MZ2277830UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Hey! D.J. - Single
80
Hey! D.J.World's Famous Supreme TeamHey! D.J. - Single
World's Famous Supreme Team
Hey! D.J. - Single
R&B/SoulMusicHip-Hop/Rap
2013-12-17
3:26
East Coast vs West Coast Rap
81
Make the Music with Your Mouth, BizBiz MarkieEast Coast vs West Coast Rap
Biz Markie
East Coast vs West Coast Rap
Hip-Hop/RapMusik
1986-01-01
5:4
Snoop Dogg Presents the West Coast Blueprint
82
Act a FoolKing TeeSnoop Dogg Presents the West Coast Blueprint
King Tee
Snoop Dogg Presents the West Coast Blueprint
Хип-хопМузыкаХип-хопРэп западного побережьяГангста-рэпРэп
2010-02-19
4:17
100 Greatest Hip-Hop
83
I'm Your Pusher / PushermanIce-T100 Greatest Hip-Hop
Ice-T
100 Greatest Hip-Hop
Хип-хопМузыка
1988-09-13
5:35
Born to Mack
84
Freaky TalesToo $hortBorn to Mack
Too $hort
Born to Mack
Hip-Hop/RapMusikRapWest Coast Rap
1987-07-20
9:33
The World's Greatest Entertainer
85
Keep Risin' To the TopDoug E. Fresh & Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh CrewThe World's Greatest Entertainer
Doug E. Fresh & Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew
The World's Greatest Entertainer
Hip-Hop/RapMusicR&B/Soul
1988-05-31
3:47
86
QMMEH2300454UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Down By the Law (Deluxe Edition)
87
Down By LawMC ShanDown By the Law (Deluxe Edition)
MC Shan
Down By the Law (Deluxe Edition)
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1987-01-01
4:53
Best Of
88
Strictly BusinessEPMDBest Of
EPMD
Best Of
Хип-хопМузыка
1988-06-07
4:44
Best Of
89
Hey Young WorldSlick RickBest Of
Slick Rick
Best Of
Хип-хопМузыка
1988-11-01
4:35
Hip Hop Soul Classics
90
Smooth OperatorBig Daddy KaneHip Hop Soul Classics
Big Daddy Kane
Hip Hop Soul Classics
R&B/SoulMusic
2019-11-22
4:44
Coolin' In Cali
91
Coolin' In CaliThe 7A3Coolin' In Cali
The 7A3
Coolin' In Cali
Хип-хопМузыка
1988-01-01
4:1
Heavy Hitz
92
We Got Our Own ThangHeavy D & The BoyzHeavy Hitz
Heavy D & The Boyz
Heavy Hitz
R&B/SoulMusic
1989-05-26
3:49
Straight Out the Jungle
93
I'll House YouJungle BrothersStraight Out the Jungle
Jungle Brothers
Straight Out the Jungle
AlternativeMusic
1988-11-08
4:59
Gold: Eric B. & Rakim
94
Follow the LeaderEric B. & RakimGold: Eric B. & Rakim
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold: Eric B. & Rakim
Рэп восточного побережьяМузыкаХип-хоп/рэпХардкор-рэпR&B и соулХип-хопРок
1988-07-26
5:34
Best of 3rd Bass
95
Steppin' To the A.M.3rd BassBest of 3rd Bass
3rd Bass
Best of 3rd Bass
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1989-01-01
4:50
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
96
Black Steel in the Hour of ChaosPublic EnemyIt Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Хип-хопМузыка
1988-04-01
6:23
B-Boy Records - The Masterworks
97
Strong IslandJVC ForceB-Boy Records - The Masterworks
JVC Force
B-Boy Records - The Masterworks
Хип-хопМузыка
1988-03-22
5:59
The Very Best of MC Lyte
98
Cha Cha ChaMC LyteThe Very Best of MC Lyte
MC Lyte
The Very Best of MC Lyte
Хип-хопМузыка
1989-07-03
3:0