r/90sHipHop

I’m not talking about somebody who never had any attention.

I mean an artist or group who had a real moment in the 90s — maybe a video, a single, a strong album, or a solid following — but somehow doesn’t come up much anymore when people talk about that era.

The kind of name that makes you go:

“Damn, I haven’t heard that name in years.”

Who comes to mind first?

And if you want, drop the song or album you remember them for.

What's your favorite hip hop album covers from the 90s? Could be of all time or just some underrated ones.

In the 90’s when I was a kid, I owned a purple hat with embroidered sunglasses with spirals in the lenses. It had the words “HYPE VISION” on it, and I remember it being associated with Ed Lover.

I lost it many years ago, but I just wanted to see it again for old times sake so I looked it up. NOTHING. I know it exists because I owned it, but I can’t find a picture of it! Does anyone else remember it? Thanks!

I personally am I massive 2Pac fan, and need to get that out of the way. I have a collection of all his albums and a shit ton of his singles on vinyl, I make covers for his unreleased stuff, and read stuff about him daily. That being said, I do think Biggie is a good rapper. He's nice and smooth, and the beats compliment him well. That being said, I don't understand this one thing people say

"Biggie was the best lyricist in NY". Apart from the fact that I think Nas is better, I think there's no universe in which Biggie is better than Big L. That guy was (in my opinion) the greatest MC to touch a mic (in terms of rhyming, and lyrics). He's very much different from 2Pac don't get me wrong, but I think he wipes Biggie. Am I being delusional? Or are people forgetting about Big L**?**

I just put on It Was Written and think that one has aged very well. What else holds up and what doesn't?

Classic...

This is the weekly recommendation list! What's the 5 songs you would recommend to someone who started listening to Hip hop today? Add your songs today!

Rules

1. Follow the subreddits rules
2. Follow the Title format
3. Don't go over the limit of five songs
4. No albums
5. look at the comments and the community playlist, first before commenting to avoid saying the same song.
6. Has to be a song from the 90s.
7. Have fun!

(e.g) User - My list

1. Artists - Song (Year)
2. Artists - Song (Year)
3. Artists - Song (Year)
4. Artists - Song (Year)
5. Artists - Song (Year)

the comment with more then 10 upvotes gets added to the Community Playlist on Mondays). Thanks and be sure to upvote the comment you feel is the most helpful, Don't forget to check out the weekly recommendations list for next week! Your 5 might be on there!

Have fun