Notorious B.I.G. Ft. Method Man - "The What"
Album: Ready To Die
Released: 1994
We absolutely had to go with Biggie this week for our throwback track. March 9th is such an important date not only in the hip hop world but in general, it's one of those days where you remember where you were and what you were doing when you heard Big Poppa was shot down. This is by far one of our favorite Biggie tracks ever put out and Method Man only adds to it. Could you imagine what kind of ill shit Big would be putting out now a days, dude was on a different level in the 90's, just think what he could do with all the technology in the game now. Unreal, that's all we have to say.
LL Cool J: I Can't Live Without My Radio
Album: Radio
Released: 1985
You gotta Love you some Vintage LL. Just classic hip hop beat with classic hip hop flow. LL was one of the original emcees who went hard until he made it. I wonder what Rick Rubin was thinking the first time he heard some LL. I'm guessing he just saw $$. I'm sure he didn't have to sell Russell Simmons too hard. LL's "I Need a Beat" was the first record these two released under the Def Jam label. And as the say, the rest is hip hop history.
Slick Rick - "Children's Story"
Album: The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick
Released: November 1, 1988
We decided to stay in the 80's for our Throw-back Track two weeks in a row. Last week we went with Kane, this week we went with his boy Slick Rick. Both pioneers of the game, both some of the best emcees ever. This track is an absolute classic and we still get fired up when this song comes on during a session. This track set the tone for all hip hop after it and it is still one of the most sampled tracks in the hip hop game today. To this day not to many emcees can put together a story like song like this and that's why Slick Rick will never be forgotten.
"Children's Story"
Big Daddy Kane - "Set It Off"
Album: Long Live The Kane
Released: June 21, 1988
Its been a while since we did some digging in the crates and picked a track from the 80's. When we think of old school hip hop, Big Daddy Kane is one of the first names that come to mind and if your not a fan listen to this track and you'll be hooked. Kane is one of the pioneers of the game and his style is not only tough to mimic but was also way before his time. Just about every emcee in the game today credits Kane as the reason why they started rapping and how could you blame them, dude's unbelievable. This album was produced by the legendary Marley Marl and went Gold in a time when hip hop was just taking off.
"Set It Off"
Jay -Z Feat. Mary J. Blige "Can't Knock The Hustle"
Album: Reasonable Doubt
Released: June 25, 1996
"I Got more at stake than Philly". There isn't much we like more than some old school Jigga Man. What an album. This is a long drive album. If you have any drive over an hour long all you need to do is throw this CD in and appreciate each track. It's that good. Not to mention Mary will have you singing like your in a Gospel choir. She just brings you to church. And if you are only familiar with some newer Hov, then you'll appreciate old school Jigga even more. He's a legend because the quality of his albums have been so good for so long.
"Cant Knock The Hustle"
Eric B. & Rakim - "Juice (Know The Ledge)"
Album: Don't Sweat The Technique
Released: June 22, 1992
These two together weren't really fair for the rest of the game. Rakim alone isn't fair for the rest of the game, back then or now. With Eric B. making the beats and Rakim laying down unreal lyrics with a serious flow that was before his time, what else could you ask for? These two need to be mentioned when you talk about best hip hop duos ever, hands down. If you don't get fired up once the beat drops on this track you got something wrong with you. Check out the music video below.
"Juice (Know The Ledge)"
Arrested Development - "People Everyday"
Album: 3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Month In The Life Of...
Released: March 24, 1992
Better late than never on this post. We've been pretty busy here at The Booth and almost let a Throw-back Thursday slip. In a time of the early 90's when gangsta rap dominated the game groups like Arrested Development never really got their due til years later. Don't get us wrong we love our old school gangsta rap but you should also know we love all hip hop in general so for out Throw-back Track this week (last week) we choose the first single Arrested Development ever put out. For those of you who don't know the reason why they named this album 3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Month In The Life Of... is because this is how long it took them to get a record deal. Enjoy the track below.
"People Everyday"
Hypnotize
Album: Life After Death
Released: April 1997
Uhh........Uuuhh.
Album: The Chronic
Released: December 15, 1992
I'd say Dre's solo debut
album went over pretty well.NWA was
probably pretty pissed they didn't
get this beat before Dre and Easy E
started their beef. This is one of
those old school songs you start your day to.
It's like a five hour energy shot or a red
bull straight from your speakers. It's one of those
songs that come on and your first reaction is
to always reach for the volume and
turn it up a lil bit. You gotta love old school
Dre and Snoop together. We're going to include
the video as well. If you've never seen
it before, its a must see.
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
- The Message
This is a legit Thursday Throwback and you know it. Taking you all the way back to 1982. Enjoy this serious old school hip hop jam.
The Week Of December 27th
In honor of the the new month and new year we go back to Bone Thugs - 1st of Tha Month. So cash your checks and get upppp........
In honor of the the new month and new year we go back to Bone Thugs - 1st of Tha Month. So cash your checks and get upppp........
The Week Of December 13th
The Pharcyde - Passin me By
Album: Bizzarre Ride II
Released: September 1992
Quick Facts: Bizzarre Ride II peaked as high as # 52 on the Billboard Top 100 albums. It eventually went "gold" in 1996. Kanye West has been quoted as saying it is his favorite album of all time and ultimately inspired him to get into hip hop.
Public Enemy- Rebel Without a Pause
Album: It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Album: It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us BackReleased: April 15th, 1988
Quick Facts: In 2003, "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back" was ranked 48 onRolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. It was the highest ranked hip hop album on the list. The album was just the second to be released by Public Enemy. Their first released album was titled "Yo, bum rush the show". 
Beastie Boys - Paul Revere
Album: Licensed To Ill
Released: November 15th, 1986
Quick Facts: Licensed To Ill was originally going to be named Don't Be A Faggot. Columbia Records immediately refused to release the album if that was going to be the intended name. Russell Simmons was pressured into having the Beastie Boys come up with a new name for the album.
- Received 5 mics from the Source
- In 2003, the album was ranked number 217 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
- In 2003, the album was ranked number 217 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
