Today, August 11th 2013, marks the 40th birthday of hip-hop, the genre that started in the Boogie Down Bronx and went on to influenced fashion, dance, politics and so much more across the world.
Four decades ago, Clive “Kool Herc” Campbell threw his first back-to-school party at 1520 Sedgwick Ave in the South Bronx and that was the official launch of the global culture that has brought us musical greats like Rakim, LL Cool J, Jay-Z, Tupac Skakur and Biggie Smalls.
Hip-hop is sometimes known as the music of the underdog because it’s been an art form for societies that are often overlooked by mainstream America. But, desperate the criticism, the music has inspired a generation to follow their wildest dreams and plow through life’s obstacles.
So, in honor of hip-hop’s birthday, let’s take a look at 15 records that help helped us survive the struggle and smile over the years!
1. “Empire State of Mind” – Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys
2. “Juicy”- Notorious B.I.G.
3. “Lose Yourself” – Eminem
4. “Keep Your Head Up” -Tupac
5. “Get By” – Talib Kweli
6. “U.N.I.T.Y” – Queen Latifah
7. “I Know I Can”- Nas
8. “Git Up, Git Out” – Outkast
9. ” Jesus Walks”- Kanye West
10. “Successful”- Drake featuring Trey Songz
11. “Fight the Power”- Public Enemy
12. “Lost Ones” – Lauryn Hill
13. “Moment For Life”- Nicki Minaj
14. “If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)”- Nas featuring Lauryn Hill
15. “Sky’s The Limit”- Biggie Smalls featuring 112
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Today, August 11th 2013, marks the 40th birthday of hip-hop, the genre that started in the Boogie Down Bronx and went on to influenced fashion, dance, politics and so much more across the world.
Four decades ago, Clive “Kool Herc” Campbell threw his first back-to-school party at 1520 Sedgwick Ave in the South Bronx and that was the official launch of the global culture that has brought us musical greats like Rakim, LL Cool J, Jay-Z, Tupac Skakur and Biggie Smalls.
Hip-hop is sometimes known as the music of the underdog because it’s been an art form for societies that are often overlooked by mainstream America. But, desperate the criticism, the music has inspired a generation to follow their wildest dreams and plow through life’s obstacles.
So, in honor of hip-hop’s birthday, let’s take a look at 15 records that help helped us survive the struggle and smile over the years!
1. “Empire State of Mind” – Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys
2. “Juicy”- Notorious B.I.G.
3. “Lose Yourself” – Eminem
4. “Keep Your Head Up” -Tupac
5. “Get By” – Talib Kweli
6. “U.N.I.T.Y” – Queen Latifah
7. “I Know I Can”- Nas
8. “Git Up, Git Out” – Outkast
9. ” Jesus Walks”- Kanye West
10. “Successful”- Drake featuring Trey Songz
11. “Fight the Power”- Public Enemy
12. “Lost Ones” – Lauryn Hill
13. “Moment For Life”- Nicki Minaj
14. “If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)”- Nas featuring Lauryn Hill
15. “Sky’s The Limit”- Biggie Smalls featuring 112
