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Roots Of Rap - The Best In Old School Hip-Hop Rap & Breaks / Castle Pulse ‎2x Audio CD 2005 / PDSCD 614

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Roots Of Rap - The Best In Old School Hip-Hop Rap & Breaks / Castle Pulse ‎2x Audio CD 2005 / PDSCD 614

UPC 5016073061423

 

Product Details

Title: Roots Of Rap - The Best In Old School Hip-Hop Rap & Breaks
Label: Castle Pulse
Format: 2 × CD, Compilation
Country: UK
Released: 2005
Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop
Style: Electro, Hip Hop
UPC: 5016073061423

Description

"Roots Of Rap" is a definitive compilation that delves into the origins of hip-hop, featuring tracks from the pioneering Sugarhill label that helped define the genre. This 2-CD set, released by Castle Pulse in 2005, is a treasure trove of old school rap and hip-hop anthems, complete with electrifying breaks and beats that laid the groundwork for modern hip-hop music. The collection includes genre-defining tracks like "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang, "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, and "White Lines (Don't Do It)" by Grandmaster Flash. It's a must-have for fans and collectors alike, offering a nostalgic trip through the early days of hip-hop.

Track List

CD 1

  1. Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
  2. West Street Mob - Breakdance / Electro Boogie
  3. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel
  4. Trouble Funk - Hey Fellas
  5. Treacherous Three - Whip It (Featuring Philippe Wynne)
  6. Spoonie Gee & Sequence - Monster Jam
  7. Crash Crew - Breaking Bells (Take Me To The Mardi Gras)
  8. Funky Four Plus One - That's The Joint
  9. Grandmaster Flash - White Lines (Don't Do It)
  10. Positive Force - We Got The Funk
  11. The Furious Five - Step Off (Featuring Cowboy, Melle Mel, Scorpio)
  12. West Street Mob - Let's Dance (Make Your Body Move)

CD 2

  1. Sugarhill Gang - 8th Wonder
  2. West Street Mob - I Cant Stop
  3. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The Message (Featuring Duke Boottee, Melle Mel)
  4. Trouble Funk - Pump Me Up
  5. Kool Moe Dee & The Treacherous Three - Turn It Up
  6. Spoonie G - Spoonie Is Back
  7. Lady B - To The Beat Y'all
  8. Kevie Kev - All Night Long (Waterbed)
  9. Crash Crew - Skratching
  10. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five & Melle Mel - Freedom
  11. Trouble Funk - Drop The Bomb
  12. Sugarhill Gang - Rappers Reprise (The Jam)

Interesting

"Roots Of Rap" not only celebrates the music but also the culture of hip-hop in its formative years. The compilation's tracks are by artists who were instrumental in bringing hip-hop from the streets to the mainstream, influencing countless musicians and shaping the sound of a generation. The album serves as a historical document of the genre's early days, capturing the innovative spirit and social commentary that are still relevant today.

Key Credits

  • Artists: Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, West Street Mob, Trouble Funk, Treacherous Three, Spoonie Gee & Sequence, Crash Crew, Funky Four Plus One, Positive Force, Kool Moe Dee & The Treacherous Three, Spoonie G, Lady B, Kevie Kev

 

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