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BUSINESS AS USUAL

EPMD

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1990 EPMD Business As Usual

EPMD’s “Business as Usual” is a seminal hip-hop album that holds a special place in my heart. The album was released in 1990, and I first discovered it in my teenage years. From the very first track, “I’m Mad,” I was hooked by the group’s signature sound, which blended heavy beats and funky basslines with clever wordplay and rhymes.

Throughout the album, Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith deliver effortless flows and intricate lyrics that highlight their undeniable chemistry as a duo. “Gold Digger” and “Rampage” are standout tracks that have become classic hip-hop anthems, but the album as a whole is a cohesive work that showcases the duo’s exceptional talent.

One of the things I love about “Business as Usual” is its ability to bring together different elements of hip-hop culture. The group’s sampling of funk and soul music pays homage to the roots of hip-hop, while the lyrics touch on a range of themes, including street life, love, and personal struggles. This diversity of sound and subject matter makes the album accessible to a wide range of listeners, while still maintaining a sense of authenticity and rawness.

THE LARGE PROFESSOR / I JUSWANNACHILL / 1996

I JUSWANNACHILL

THE LARGE PROFESSOR

1996

Music videos of all possible genres played a huge part during my youth. Watching them on Mtv when that was actually still a cool channel and for sure Yo! Mtv Raps got me in a way closer to the artists. Not being based in the USA, videos and magazines were my windows to the hip hop culture in the States because back then I hardly had access to the internet and the internet was for sure not what it is nowadays…

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Combining my collection together with those awesome music videos is for me the perfect way to put together several art forms being photography, video and not to forget the art of collecting itself… Also creating that nice environment for you to check out your favorite albums and videos.

I’m really lucky and blessed to have had old days to start collecting as a lot of the older albums in my collection are now out of print and when you find them there is a serious price tag hanging on them. All items you encounter on my website and social media come from my personal collection.

Another goal I try to reach via the website is to pay respect to the hip hop pioneers. It’s important to keep everybody aware of who paved the way for today’s artists.Β The music industry is such a fast moving train that some people might forget where it all began.

If you encounter a non-working link or video, feel free to contact me at hiphopcollector@gmail.com
Please note that it might occur that an embedded YouTube video is not visible in your area.
Web-team
Hip Hop Collector

DE LA SOUL / 3 FEET HIGH AND RISING / 1989

3 FEET HIGH AND RISING

DE LA SOUL

1989

Music videos of all possible genres played a huge part during my youth. Watching them on Mtv when that was actually still a cool channel and for sure Yo! Mtv Raps got me in a way closer to the artists. Not being based in the USA, videos and magazines were my windows to the hip hop culture in the States because back then I hardly had access to the internet and the internet was for sure not what it is nowadays…

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Combining my collection together with those awesome music videos is for me the perfect way to put together several art forms being photography, video and not to forget the art of collecting itself… Also creating that nice environment for you to check out your favorite albums and videos.

I’m really lucky and blessed to have had old days to start collecting as a lot of the older albums in my collection are now out of print and when you find them there is a serious price tag hanging on them. All items you encounter on my website and social media come from my personal collection.

Another goal I try to reach via the website is to pay respect to the hip hop pioneers. It’s important to keep everybody aware of who paved the way for today’s artists.Β The music industry is such a fast moving train that some people might forget where it all began.

If you encounter a non-working link or video, feel free to contact me at hiphopcollector@gmail.com
Please note that it might occur that an embedded YouTube video is not visible in your area.
Web-team
Hip Hop Collector

BOOGIE DOWN PRODUCTIONS / GHETTO MUSIC: THE BLUEPRINT OF HIP HOP / 1989

GHETTO MUSIC: THE BLUEPRINT OF HIP HOP

BOOGIE DOWN PRODUCTIONS

1989

Music videos of all possible genres played a huge part during my youth. Watching them on Mtv when that was actually still a cool channel and for sure Yo! Mtv Raps got me in a way closer to the artists. Not being based in the USA, videos and magazines were my windows to the hip hop culture in the States because back then I hardly had access to the internet and the internet was for sure not what it is nowadays…

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Combining my collection together with those awesome music videos is for me the perfect way to put together several art forms being photography, video and not to forget the art of collecting itself… Also creating that nice environment for you to check out your favorite albums and videos.

I’m really lucky and blessed to have had old days to start collecting as a lot of the older albums in my collection are now out of print and when you find them there is a serious price tag hanging on them. All items you encounter on my website and social media come from my personal collection.

Another goal I try to reach via the website is to pay respect to the hip hop pioneers. It’s important to keep everybody aware of who paved the way for today’s artists.Β The music industry is such a fast moving train that some people might forget where it all began.

If you encounter a non-working link or video, feel free to contact me at hiphopcollector@gmail.com
Please note that it might occur that an embedded YouTube video is not visible in your area.
Web-team
Hip Hop Collector

ICE CUBE / DEATH CERTIFICATE / 1991

DEATH CERTIFICATE

ICE CUBE

1991

Music videos of all possible genres played a huge part during my youth. Watching them on Mtv when that was actually still a cool channel and for sure Yo! Mtv Raps got me in a way closer to the artists. Not being based in the USA, videos and magazines were my windows to the hip hop culture in the States because back then I hardly had access to the internet and the internet was for sure not what it is nowadays…

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Combining my collection together with those awesome music videos is for me the perfect way to put together several art forms being photography, video and not to forget the art of collecting itself… Also creating that nice environment for you to check out your favorite albums and videos.

I’m really lucky and blessed to have had old days to start collecting as a lot of the older albums in my collection are now out of print and when you find them there is a serious price tag hanging on them. All items you encounter on my website and social media come from my personal collection.

Another goal I try to reach via the website is to pay respect to the hip hop pioneers. It’s important to keep everybody aware of who paved the way for today’s artists.Β The music industry is such a fast moving train that some people might forget where it all began.

If you encounter a non-working link or video, feel free to contact me at hiphopcollector@gmail.com
Please note that it might occur that an embedded YouTube video is not visible in your area.
Web-team
Hip Hop Collector