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[Winged Creature]

Im looking for some good old school rap from the 80s. Names of Artists and songs would be helpful.

 

[Spainkiller]

Rock Box by Run-D.M.C of course!

 

[Saint Cornelius]

Rock Box by Run-D.M.C of course!

That & "Planet Rock" were two songs that made me fall in love with hip-hop.

 

[MrPing1000]

Just me myself and I

 

[DJ Sl4m]

Nucleas - jam on it
Ice T - New Jack Hustler
Rob base - it takes 2
Digital Underground - Freaks of the Industry
Erib & rakim - Paid in full
kool moe dee - i go to work
Paris - Break the grip of shame
Run DMC - It_s Tricky
LL Cool J - Roch the bells
LL Cool J - Going back to cali
jj fad - Supersonic
K7 - Come Baby Come
beastie boys - lisencend to ill (the entire CD)
House of Pain - Jump Around
Eric B. & Rakim - I Know You Got Soul
LA Dream Team - Dream Team is in the House
Laid Back - White Horse
mars - pump up the volume
mc hammer - lets get it started
mc hammer - you can't touch this
MC Shy - Shake It
Midnight Star - Electricity
Midnight Star - Freakazoid
Midnight Star - No Parking On the dance floor
N2Deep - Back to the Hotel
Naughty By Nature - Hip Hop Hooray
naughty by nature - opp
onyx - slam
Salt N Pepper - Push It
SugarHill Gang - Rappers Delight
utfo - fly girl
Whodini - Freaks come out at night
Whodiny - Five Minutes of Funk
young MC - Bust a move

 

[Flynn]

Nucleus - jam on it

The first track that came to my mind. (spelling fixed)

Don't forget:

Biz Markie "The Vapors"

 

[FnordChan]

Forget "Baby Got Back":

Swass, Sir Mix-A-Lot's first outing is glorious to behold, with clever rhymes, a guide to cruising around Seattle in the immortal "Posse on Broadway", and (of course) the definition of "Swass". Also, dig the cheeseball Casio rendition of "Alouette" during "Rippin". Essential, as well as Mix-A-Lot's second album, Seminar.

Looking For The Perfect Beat: 1980-1985 - While you desperately need Afrika Bambaataa, this is probably all the Bambaataa you really need. The immortal "Planet Rock" is here, along with the title track, variations of "Zulu Nation Throwdown", "Jazz Sensation", and more. Crucial listening.

I never really thought I'd use the phrase "delightfully misogonystic" but, er, yeah. I can't help it; "Treat Her Like A Prostitute" is just so damn catchy. The storytelling is top notch, even if some of his adventures are a bit questionable. Ah, fuck it, this is still great stuff, especially "The Ruler's Back".

FnordChan

 

[Spainkiller]

That & "Planet Rock" were two songs that made me fall in love with hip-hop.

Same here. I can't believe how fresh it sounds even today...

Anyway, Eye Know by De La Soul is essential too. And check out Terminator X To The Edge Of Panic by the one and only Public Enemy

 

[bishoptl]

*ahem*

I could go on forever, but here are a few you should look into. Strictly 80's right?

Kid 'n Play - Gittin' Funky
Kid 'n Play - Do This My Way
Kid 'n Play - Rollin' Wit' Kid n Play
Too Short - Life Is... [full album]
Eric B and Rakim - Follow the Leader
Maestro Fresh Wes - Let Your Backbone Slide
Maestro Fresh Wes - Conductin' Thangs
Public Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back [full album]
Ice T - Power [full album]
Ice T - Freedom of Speech [full album]
NWA - Straight Outta Compton [full album]
Eazy E - Eazy Duz It [full album]
Compton's Most Wanted - One Time Gaffled 'Em Up

edit: how could I forget Sir Mix-A-Lot's Swass? CLASSIC.

 

[spangler]

Let's not forget the Ultramagnetic MC's Critical Beatdown.

 

[Saint Cornelius]

Oh my god yes, Critical Beatdown is most definitely one of the top ten hip-hop albums EVER, regardless of the year.

If you want to read a long, insteresting, and ultimately heartbreaking story about Paul C - the man who did much of the production on Critical Beatdown, Stezo's "Crazy Noise", Eric B. & Rakim's "Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em" and many others, you owe it to yourself to check this out.

 

[Saint Cornelius]

Hahaha, bishop, I can't believe you mentioned Maestro Fresh Wes. You're definitely Canadian.

 

[Badabing]

Skeelo - I wish
Naughty By Nature - Here we go

 

[bishoptl]

 

[isamu]

Excellent recommendations from everyone! If you want more electo-funk/breakdancing stuff get

Pretty Tony - Fix it in the Mix
Pretty Tony - Jam the Box
Pretty Tony - Get Some
Uncle Jam's Army's entire catalog
Egyptian Lover's entire catalog
Cybotron - Clear/R9
Al-Nayaaifsh - It's Time
Captain Rapp - Bad Times
Maggotron - Welcome to the Planet Bass
Nucleus - Push the Button
Kraftwerk - Numbers
Davy DMX - One for the Treble
Whodini - 5 minutes of Funk
Whodini - Im a Ho
Suger Hill Gang - Rapper's Delight
Sugar Hill Gang - Apache(Jump on it)
Wreckin Crew - Surgery
Dana Dane - Cinderfella
Dana Dane - Love at First Sight
Doug E Fresh/Slick Rick - The Show

 

[Winged Creature]

thanks for the reccomendations.... but no grandmaster flash???

 

[Mumbles]

Well...how old are we talking here? There's a big difference between early 80s and late 80s.

And shame on everyone for not mentioning Boogie Down Productions.

Anyway, Grandmaster Flash, Run DMC, LL, Kool Moe Dee, hell, even Fat Boys are pretty good. For the later 80s, I guess someone should mention EPMD.

 

[bjork]

Doug E Fresh/Slick Rick - The Show

+5000 you.

 

[White Man]

Kurtis Blow - Kurtis Blow


I can't believe that hasn't been mentioned. It's the quintessential iteration of all those old school rap sounds.

 

[karasu]

Boogie Down Productions - The Bridge is Over
Eric B & Rakim - Don't Sweat the Technique
Kool G Rap & DJ Polo - Road to the Riches
RUN DMC - Peter Piper

I could go on all night, but these are prime selections.

 

[Winged Creature]

Well...how old are we talking here? There's a big difference between early 80s and late 80s.

And shame on everyone for not mentioning Boogie Down Productions.

Anyway, Grandmaster Flash, Run DMC, LL, Kool Moe Dee, hell, even Fat Boys are pretty good. For the later 80s, I guess someone should mention EPMD.

well i want to hear more stuff from the early 80s, i do also want stuff from the mid 80s (but im more familiar with that stuff) its the earlier stuff i dont know alot bout.

 

[Winged Creature]

any albums that i should be getting (the early 80s stuff)

 

[Flynn]

LL Cool J: Radio

 

[DMczaf]

 

[Jill Sandwich]

 

[XS+]

EDIT: Oh, 80s music only? My bad

Short list:

Rock the Bells - LL Cool J
Everlasting Bass - Rodney O and Joe Cooley
RAPPIN DUKE

I'll make a bigger list tomorrow