the style rose to prominence during the late 1980s in Chicago and New York.

The eighties: the decade in which Hip Hop grew from a local phenomenon into a major worldwide musical and cultural force. Pioneered in New York City in the early 1970s, it was not until 1979 that the first Hip Hop song (even though still heavily influenced by disco sounds) was recorded and released – Rapper’s Delight by the Sugarhill Gang. In the early 80’s, Hip Hop artists released mainly singles and only from the mid-80s on – when the record labels got behind it – the world started to see regular Hip Hop album releases. From then on, Hip Hop quickly started spreading throughout the world.

It was an incredible introduction of a new supergroup to the Hip Hop scene and a perfect prelude of equally brilliant things to come. Over a classic beat provided by Pete Rock, who brilliantly interpolates the old school classic It’s Yours by T La Rock, Nas drops three dope verses. 49. Lost Boyz - Renee (1996). This four-man crew from Queensbridge (Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah (. Spigg Nice & Pretty Lou) drop a near classic with their debut album Legal Drug Money. Great lyrics mainly from Mr. Cheecks, dope East Coast beats, and the album flows just right.

It's a family affair! Carole, James and Pippa Middleton look chic as they join Kate and William to watch the Men's Singles Final at Wimbledon. It's a family affair! Carole, James and Pippa Middleton look chic as they join Kate and William to watch the Men's Singles Final at Wimbledon. Joanna Gaines reflects on baby Crew turning one and says it's 'easy to celebrate' her little sidekick as husband Chip posted a snap of baby diving into a cake. before sharing rare snap of her 'little family'.

But Brand Nubian were so good they made it seem like a sure thing. Producer Sadat X couldn’t get the what I am refrain from Edie Brickell’s 1988 hit to fit an Ohio Players drum break, so he brought a vocalist in to sing it, not that anyone noticed. It’s like Screamin’ Jay Hawkins somehow made the best hip-hop single in history, recalled Questlove. Kanye West was on an opulent creative splurge when he recorded this tornadic posse cut featuring Rick Ross, Jay Z and indie-folk wisp Bon Iver. But the breakout star was Nicki Minaj, promising to eat our brains with her gold-teeth fangs and stealing the song’s psycho-horror video. Said Ross, I knew then she’s one of the greatest.

Electric Light Orchestra's official music video for 'Livin' Thing'. As featured on The Essential Electric Light Orchestra. Sailin' away on the crest of a wave It's like magic Rollin' and ridin' and slippin' & slidin' It's magic. And you, and your sweet desire, You took me, higher and higher It's a livin' thing, It's a terrible thing to lose It's a given thing What a terrible thing to lose.

Rhymes (Featuring Zhane) – It’s A Party – Explicit LP Version Beastie Boys – So What’Cha Want Keith Murray – The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World Nas – The Message OutKast – Da Art Of Storytellin’ (Part 1) OutKast – ious Method Man – The What Grand Puba – I Like It Camp Lo – Coolie High A Tribe Called Quest – Hot Sex Raekwon – Ice Cream Master p – No Limit. Soldiers II Method Man – . Missy Elliott & Da Brat – Sock It 2 Me – Amended Version 2Pac – All Eyez On Me JAY-Z – Feelin’ It JAY-Z – Can I Live JAY-Z – Friend Or Foe The Notorious .

Hip-hop has used some strange samples in its time, but none more odd than Jay Z’s use of a chorus of squealing kiddies from the musical Annie. Somehow though, in his 1998 hit single, Jay managed to make stage brats sound cool, going platinum in the process. Beastie Boys, ‘Sabotage’. Taken from A Tribe Called Quest’s second album ‘The Low End Theory’ (which years later would give its name to a Flying Lotus-endorsed club night in LA), ‘Scenario’ is notable for announcing Leaders Of The New School member Busta Rhymes’ talent to the world after he guested on the track. Missy Elliott, ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’. It’s a track tinged by tragedy but also a fittingly brilliant example of his colossal talent. The Big Read – EXCLUSIVE – The Cure: "Glastonbury won't be the only time I'll burst into tears on stage this summer".

This week's most popular R&B/Hip-Hop songs, based on radio airplay audience impressions as measured by Nielsen Music, sales data as compiled by Nielsen Music and streaming activity data from online music sources tracked by Nielsen Music. Songs are defined as current if they are newly-released titles, or songs receiving widespread airplay and/or sales activity for the first time.