Capone -N- Noreaga Live On Live Long (The War Report) (Tommy Boy) 1997

This is one hell of an album! 'The War Report' out in 1997, this is an absolute must if you like East Coast hip hop. Some badass beats, basslines and samples on this record. Admittedly it is aimed at the streets but it has the classic formula that only the East Coast seems to deliver-phat beats, samples and no crazy high hats all over the place like some of the new sh*t we hear now. Real rap music in my opinion..

Capone -N- Noreaga Live On Live Long

Smif N Wessun Home Sweet Home (Dah Shinin') (Wreck) 1995

Top album track from the album 'Dah Shinin'' released in 1995. Another East Coast bomb. 'Home Sweet Home' uses a Roy Ayers sample from 'We Live In Brookyln, Baby'

Smif N Wessun Home Sweet Home


Roy Ayers We Live In Brooklyn, Baby

Jeru The Damaja Me Or The Papes (Payday) 1997

Jeru The Damaja from 1997. His mid 90's albums with Premier are stone cold classics. This was another Premier produced BOMB with nice subtle pianos to give that dark feel along with his signature beats.

Jeru The Damaja Me Or The Papes

Black Rob Life Story (2000)

Helped along with a Roy Ayers sample this was a quality cut from Black Rob's album. I really feel the emotion in this song and think it works so well. This is what hip hop is supposed to be, a killer loop from an old 70's tune and a decent rap over the top-simple.

Black Rob Life Story


Roy Ayers Sensitize (Polydor) 1974

OC Far From Yours Feat Yvette Michele (Payday) 1997

I really rate OC as a lyricist and think that he is possibly overlooked. He really delivered on this Buckwild produced BOMB and the album 'Jewelz' had some other great tracks on it. This features vocals from Yvette Michele which break up the tune nicely on the chorus parts along with a Rakim sample. This is a great 12"

Nine Whutcha Want? (Profile) 1994

One of the finest from New York. This is one hell of a tune by Bronx emcee Nine. The Otis Redding sample is actually replayed on this (Sitting On The Dock Of the Bay) and it sounds top notch. This is a killer. Shame he doesn't make them like this anymore..

Nine Whutcha Want?

Group Home Livin' Proof / Supa Dupa Star (Payday) 1995

This is REAL RAP MUSIC. That's the way I see it anyway. The Premier produced BOMB. When the East Coast comes correct with a rap record, this is what it sounds like.
Group Home Livin' Proof


Group Home Supa Dupa Star