Inspired by iTunes shuffling through some gems a few days ago, Throwback Thursday has taken form. It’s always a blast looking through the past; what you jammed to at elementary school dances, the tracks you hid from your parents, the ones that inspired you to stick that Z95.3 sticker on your bumper and everything in between. You may have them hiding in your libraries and just need to dust them off and try again, or you’ve lost them to a overly scratched mix CD, either way enjoy the posts.
First up, 1999. Despite all the pop, it was a strong year in Hip Hop with Dr. Dre’s second LP 2001, Nas’ third, and Jay-Z fourth
Dr. Dre – Still D.R.E. (feat. Snoop Dogg)
Dr. Dre – The Next Episode (feat. Nate Dogg & Snoop Dogg)
A couple bangers off the iconic, ground-breaking second record from Dr. Dre 2001. Selling almost 8 million copies to date in the US alone.
The Roots – You Got Me (feat. Erykah Badu & Eve)
Grammy Award winning track from Things Fall Apart
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Scar Tissue
Californication has sold over 16 million copies worldwide
Jay-Z – Big Pimpin’ (feat. UGK)
Produced by Timbaland off Vol. 3…Life And Times Of S Carter
Off Ryde Or Die Vol. 1
The one hit wonder famous off a sample of Pérez Prado’s 1949 instrumental
Off Mos Def’s debut solo album Black On Both Sides which went Gold
Off their third record Summerteeth
Chemical Brothers – Out Of Control
Chemical Brothers – Asleep For A Day
Both tracks off the British electronic music duo’s third LP Surrender
Off his third album I Am…. Produced by DJ Premier.
Off their third LP Clarity
With the help of this track, the debut self-titled album sold 2.5 million copies worldwide
