Wild Thing – Tone Loc
By the late 1980s, hip-hop was rapidly evolving from a regional movement into a dominant force in mainstream music. Artists like Run-D.M.C., LL Cool…
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In My House – Mary Jane Girls
Released in the spring of 1985, “In My House” became the signature hit for the Mary Jane Girls and one of the most memorable…
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Funky Cold Medina – Tone Loc
The Hip-Hop Party Classic That Helped Rap Take Over Pop Radio Released in March 1989 as the second single from Lōc-ed After Dark, “Funky…
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Bust a Move – Young MC
The Party Anthem That Brought Clever Wordplay to the Mainstream Released in 1989, “Bust a Move” transformed Young MC from a behind-the-scenes songwriter into…
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Slick Rick – Children’s Story
The Storytelling Masterpiece That Changed Hip-Hop Forever Released in 1988 on Slick Rick’s debut album The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, “Children’s Story” is…
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Rapture – Blondie
When “Rapture” hit radio in 1981, it sounded unlike anything else in the Top 40. Part disco, part funk, part new wave, part rock,…
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Hey You – Rock Steady Crew
The early 1980s saw hip-hop explode from New York City block parties into a worldwide cultural movement. DJs were pushing boundaries, rappers were finding…
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Walk This Way – Run-D.M.C
Released in July 1986, “Walk This Way” became one of the most important recordings in modern music history. Originally written and recorded by Aerosmith…
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