Hip Hop Essentials - Vol. 5

Maybe the less interesting volume of this series. Not that the tracks are not worthwhile listening to, but I would not choose some of these songs to represent the bands chosen. Most of this is late 80's and you would expect that "ahh, yes that one!" feeling you having playing these CD's, because selected tracks to my opinion should be tracks that keep their power over the years. But on the other hand, what am I complaining? 12 discs and this one is a little less, still is the best old school compilation there is to be found.

Most interesting track: De La Soul's "Ring Ring Ring". De La Soul was one of the most influencing acts for over a decade. Most weird choice would be "Hey DJ" from World Famous Supreme theme. A track written by Malcolm McLaren and seriously, he left us with better things than that. Other tracks that can stand time: "Wild Wild West" (Kool Moe Dee), "Bring the Noize" (Public Enemy) and of course this one from Queen Latifah wit Money Love:

1		Funky Four + 1		That's The Joint		105
2		Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five		Freedom		108
3		Public Enemy		Bring The Noize		110
4		Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock		It Takes Two		111
5		Kool Moe Dee		Wild Wild West		139
6		Fat Boys		Fat Boys		99
7		Busy Bee		Making Cash Money		103
8		De La Soul		Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)		103
9		Jungle Brothers		Jimbrowski		93
10		Queen Latifah feat. Monie Love		Ladies First		107
11		World Famous Supreme Team		Hey DJ		94
12		Jimmy Spicer		Money (Dollar Bill Y'all)		99