Hip Hop is no longer a culture, its now a religion. Millions across the global listen to Hip Hop music every single day. The music has inspired us from the the way we talk to the way we dress.

Nokia Music and The Hip Hop Chronicle UK would like to use this opportunity to get involved with the Hip Hop community to compile a list of these Hip Hop albums and to feature them on the Nokia Music Store.

One lucky reader will win 50 music tracks from the Nokia Music store.

The albums dont have to be in any particular order.

We just want to know….

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE HIP HOP ALBUMS OF ALL TIME???

Leave you’re answers in the comment box below.

http://www.comeswithmusic.com/ 

Things to note:

The Nokia Music Store is only available in 21 countries and so winners will need to be living in one of these countries.

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I sat down with Emilio Sparks aka “The Charlie Rose of Hip Hop” to talk about a variety of things from The Daytona 500 to COME FLY WITH ME, which drops JUNE 30TH…

Tags: The Kid Daytona Interview With Emilio Sparks (Video)

As we proceed with my Throwback Playlist,  this post will feature UK Hip Hop acts from the 1980’s, 1990’s, up until the present time.

Familarise and do your research on thethe artists and groups below.

I will be showcasing more UK & US artists in the future.

This is all Food For The Brain

 DJ Newtrament & Krew - London Bridge Is Falling Down

The Cookie Crew - Females

Outlaw Posse - The Original Dope

Hijack - The Badman is Robin

Hijack - Style Wars

Sir Drew - Old School Style

London Posse - Hows Life In London

Cash Crew - One Decade

Krispy 3 - Coming Through Clear

Blak Twang - Aint Done 2 Bad

MC Duke - Miracles

Monie Love - Its A Shame

Lewis Parker - Siesta

Rodney P - Trouble

Karl Hinds - Lets  ‘Av it ft Skinnyman

Roots Manuva - Dreamy Days

Jehst - High Plains Anthem

Tags: Blak Twang, Cash Crew, Cookie Crew, Hijack, Jehst, Karl Hinds, Krispy 3, Lewis Parker, London Posse, MC Duke, MC Merlin, Monie Love, Outlaw Posse, Rodney P, Roots Manuva, Sir Drew, Skinnyman, UK Hip-Hop

Im just going through some music and trying to broaden my knowledge on Hip Hop so I thought I’d share some of the songs that I am listening to right now from Hip Hop artists and groups from the United States.

This is all Food For The Brain

Diamond D - Best Kept Secret

M.O.P. - How About Some Hardcore

Gangstarr & M.O.P. - Half N Half

Lords Of The Underground & Redman - What I’m After

AZ - The Come Up

Fat Joe - Dedication

Onxy - Slam Harder

Cormega - The Testament

Mobb Deep - Hell On Earth

Masta Ace - Acknowledge

Jedi Mind Tricks - Terror ft Demoz

Kool G Rap - Drama

Alkaholiks - Hip Hop Drunkies ft ODB

Non Phixion - Rock Stars

Queen Latifah - Jersey

Dead Prez - They School

Cypress Hill - Illusions

De La Soul - Keepin The Faith

Dilated Peoples - The Platform

Ras Kass - Golden Chyld

Wu Tang - M.E.T.H.O.D. Man

Tags: AZ, Big Daddy Kane, Big L, Big Pun, Cormega, Cypress Hill, Diamond D, Dilated Peoples, DITC, Fat Joe, Gangstarr, Kool G Rap, Lords Of The Underground, M.O.P., MC Lyte, Method Man, Mobb Deep, Onxy, Queen Latifah, Redman, Throwback Playlist - United States, Wu Tang Clan

This isnt really a Hip Hop post but this post is dedicated to anyone who has broken up with a loved one.

Real talk, Love can be a hard thing to manage and sometimes you lose yourself. In light of what happened with Chris Brown and Rihanna, it can sometimes be violent.

On the other hand, it can be an easy to manage. Regardless, dont ever forget to show your loved one, how much you care. Shower them with kindness and respect because you never know what’s around the corner. In the famous words of Jay-Z - ’shit was all good just a week ago’.

Yes, the reccession has gripped us all but you can do some inexpensive things.

Dont lash out with profanities either. Try to work it out because the last thing you want to do is regret what you have said.

Communication is key

Our women do go through some mad stuff that sometimes as men, we may not understand. Let’s try our best to!

With today’s selection im going with some recent tracks and some classics.

Ne-Yo - So Sick

Mary J Blige - Be Without You

112 - Its Over Now

Jagged Edge - Walked Outta Heaven

Ginuwine - Differences

KC & Jo Jo - All My Life

Boyz To Men - End Of The Road

Mariah Carey & Boyz To Men - One Sweet Day

Sting - Shape Of My Heart (used as the sample for the Nas track ‘The Message’

Mary J Blige - No More Drama

Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart

112 - Sweet Love (Not Really A Sad Love Song But Its Dope Nevertheless)

Im sure there is many more but these are the ones I could think of right now.

I got loads of Valentine-type posts but never got around to it, so you can take this as the post-Valentine’s blog.

Didnt mean to bum you guys out, just thought it was important to pass along the message, whoever you love; tell them before its too late.

Tags: 'Back In The Day', 112, Back In The Day: Sad Love Songs, love, Love Songs, Mary J Blige, Music, Music Videos, Ne-Yo, Sad Love Songs, Sad Songs, So Sick, Sting, Toni Braxton

Liverpool FC are Britain’s most successful football/soccer club. 18 league titles, 5 European Cups, 7 FA Cups and 3 Uefa Cups.

This particular track ‘Anfield Rap’ was recorded in 1988 and was written by midfielder John Barnes (the first guy you see in the video).

This video had it all, fresh clothes, graffti, rappin, chains.

(I have this on vinyl!!!)

Tags: Anfield Rap, Back In The Day: Liverpool FC - Anfield Rap (Video), Hip-Hop, John Barnes, Liverpool Football Club, Music, Rap, UK Hip-Hop

Eric B. was born Eric Barrier in 1965 in Elmhurst, Queens.

Eric B. was a hugely influential DJ and beatmaker whose taste for hard-hitting James Brown samples touched off a stampede through the Godfather of Soul’s back catalog that continues up to the present day.

Rakim was born William Griffin, Jr., in 1968. He came from Long Island. At 16, he converted to Islam and adopted the name Rakim Allah.

Eric B met Rakim as a mobile DJ for WBLS and they formed a partnership in 1985.

Their first track together was ‘Eric B. Is President with ‘My Melody. This was followed by hits like ‘I Aint No Joke’ and ‘I Know You Got Soul’

In 1987, Paid in Full was released and it became an instant classic. Its considered one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time.

This album was followed in 1988 with ‘Follow The Leader’.

When the group’s contract was up with MCA, there was talk of recording a solo album but unfortunately the partnership broke up.

Legal issues had prevented both artists from starting their solo careers for some time.

Rakim was signed to Universal and in 1997 he released the well-recieved ‘The 18th Letter’ and in 1999 - ‘The Master’

Rakim is considered one of the best to ever do it. Snoop Dogg has openly said he top MC was Rakim. Rakim inspiried artists like Nas. Talib Kweli called him the Godfather of Rap.

Make no mistake, Rakim revolutionised emceeing with his poetic flow and elaborate metaphors. Rakim’s rhymes was another instrumental in the track. He is a pioneer, he set another standard in Hip Hop and he is a true microphone fiend.

Rakim and Eric B - Paid In Full

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Rakim and Eric B - Follow The Leader

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Rakim and Eric B - Microphone Fiend

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Rakim and Eric B - Dont Sweat The Technique

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Rakim and Eric B - I Aint No Joke

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Nowadays in Hip Hop we have the term a ‘conscious rapper or MC’ but over 20 years ago, a group known as Public Enemy revolutionised conscious Hip Hop forever.

Consisting of the lead MC, Chuck D, partner Flavor Flav and fabolous production from the legendary Bomb Squad, PE became one of the most definitive groups of all time. It was at Adelphi University in Long Island where Chuck had been DJing and there he met Hank Shocklee and Bill Stephney.

They all had a passion for Hip Hop and politics and they became close friends. Soon Def Jam co-founder and producer Rick Rubin heard a Public Enemy demo tape and signed the group. The rest was history.

For over 20 years, Public Enemy have continued to remain relevant. From their debut release, ‘Yo! Bum Rush The Show’ in 1987, they had cemented their place in music’s Hall of Fame. 

Visit:

Public Enemy’s Official Website

Rapstation

Slamjamz

Public Enemy Videos

Public Enemy - Fight The Power

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Public Enemy - Dont Believe The Hype

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Public Enemy - 911 Is A Joke

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Public Enemy - Harder Than You Think

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Tags: 911 Is A Joke, Chuck D, Dont Believe The Hype, Fight The Power, Flavor Flav, Flavor of Love, Harder Than You Think, Hip Hop Legends, Music, Public Enemy