Various Artists | Hip Hop: The Collection | CD 571

The packaging and title of Rhino's Hip Hop: The Collection might seem generic, but the content is impressive. Despite a broad theme and a lesser-known T.I. track, the collection transitions smoothly from Afrika Bambaataa's "Planet Rock" to Missy Elliot's "Get Ur Freak On" with little filler. It's a well-sequenced mix that works as both a time capsule and a portable party. If you find it at a good price, it's worth it.

TRACKLIST

DISC 1

1. Hypnotize
2. Hip Hop Hooray
3. Shimmy Shimmy Ya
4. Raw
5. Get Money
6. Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check
7. Real Hip-hop
8. Beat Novacane
9. Mistadobalina
10. Slow Down
11. Get Ur Freak On
12. Gangsta's Paradise (Feat. L.V)
13. It's Funky Enough
14. It's a Shame (My Sister) [feat. True Image]
15. Talkin' All That Jazz
16. They Reminisce Over You
17. O.G. Original Gangster
18. Don't Stop...Planet Rock

DISC 2

1. Lighters Up
2. Feel So Good
3. Got Your Money (Feat. Kelis)
4. Cold Rock a Party
5. Back in the Day
6. 360 (What Goes Around)
7. Holy Calamity (Bear Witness II)
8. The Creator
9. Cha Cha Cha
10. Play That Beat Mr D.J. (With Whiz Kid)
11. I Got Love
12. They Want EFX
13. Dope On Plastic
14. Pack Jam
15. Pass Da Mic
16. Peachfuzz
17. Syntax Era
18. Problems

DISC 3

1. Ain't No Half Steppin'
2. Just a Friend
3. My Projects
4. No Sell Out
5. Not Gonna Be Able to Do It
6. Superthug
7. Checkin' Out the Ave
8. Ladies First
9. Party Over Here
10. Breathe
11. If I Could Go! (Feat. Lil' Mo & Sacario)
12. Gangsta Bitch
13. Big S**t Poppin' (Do It)
14. I'm Your Pusher/Pusherman
15. Roll Up
16. Kick, Push
17. Eeenie Meenie Beats
18. What U Waitin' 4
19. Can I Get Some Dap