Hip Hop Allstars
is a triple-disc set that runs through two discs of
old school
and
golden age
classics and then uses the final disc to provide a summary of U.K.-centric
underground rap
. Within the first two discs, highlights include
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
's
"Summertime,"
Boogie Down Productions
'
"The Bridge Is Over,"
the Pharcyde
"Passing Me By,"
the 45 King
"The 900 Number,"
Davy DMX
"One for the Treble."
The more recent material comes from the likes of
New Flesh
(
"Stick and Move"
),
Roots Manuva
"Dreamy Days"
Skitz
"Are You on It"
DJ Ace
"Crown Motivator"
), and
Non Phixion
"Say Goodbye to Yesterday"
). If you're looking to tie up some loose ends in your collection while looking to be introduced to some unfamiliar sounds, this is a good deal that makes for a nice impulse pickup. ~ Andy Kellman