Gang StarrJust To Get A Rep
Directed by Fab 5 Freddy
Just to Get a Rep, released in 1991, is a standout track from Gang Starr's album “Step in the Arena”. The song addresses themes of…
Beastie BoysRhyme The Rhyme Well (With Skit)
Directed by Adam Yauch
“Rhyme The Rhyme Well (With Skit)” is a track from the Beastie Boys’ 2004 album “To the 5 Boroughs”, showcasing their signature blend of witty…
EPMDYou Gots To Chill
Directed by Adam Bernstein
You Gots to Chill is a song by EPMD, released in 1988. The song features funky beats and clever lyrics. The music video includes performance…
Naughty By NatureEverything’s Gonna Be Alright
Directed by Marcus Raboy
Everything’s Gonna Be Alright, also known as "Ghetto Bastard," was released in 1991 from Naughty By Nature's self-titled album. The song addresses issues of poverty…
Big LMVP
Directed by Brian Luvar
MVP, released in 1995, is the second single from Big L’s debut album Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous. The song is produced by Lord…
Brand NubianSlow Down
Directed by Fab 5 Freddy
Released in March 1991, "Slow Down" is a socially conscious track from Brand Nubian's debut album “One for All”. The song warns against destructive behavior,…
Naughty by NatureFeel Me Flow
Directed by Spike Lee
Feel Me Flow by Naughty by Nature is the second single from their fourth studio album, "Poverty's Paradise," released on May 30, 1995. Written by…
DJ PremierOur Streets (feat. A$AP Ferg)
Directed by Tyler Lee
Our Streets, a collaboration between legendary producer DJ Premier and Harlem rapper A$AP Ferg, was released in 2017 as part of the relaunch of Payday…
Leaders of the New SchoolCase of the P.T.A.
Directed by Lionel C. Martin
Case of the P.T.A., released in 1991, is the debut single from Leaders of the New School’s album “A Future Without a Past...”. The song…
NasIt Ain’t Hard to Tell
Directed by Ralph McDaniels
Released in January 1994, "It Ain't Hard to Tell" was the second single from Nas' groundbreaking debut album “Illmatic”. Produced by Large Professor, the track…
Big LPut It On
Directed by Brian Luvar
Put It On, released in 1994 as part of Big L’s debut album Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous, is one of his most iconic…
Smif-N-WessunWrekonize
Released in 1995, "Wrekonize" is one of Smif-N-Wessun's standout tracks from their debut album Dah Shinin'. The song features gritty East Coast hip-hop production and…
Eric B. & RakimI Know You Got Soul
I Know You Got Soul' is a classic hip-hop track by Eric B. & Rakim, released in 1987 as part of their groundbreaking album 'Paid…
DMXParty Up (Up In Here)
Directed by Dave Meyers
DMX's "Party Up (Up In Here)," released on April 18, 2000, is a high-energy track that blends hip hop, East Coast hip hop, and hardcore…
A Tribe Called QuestScenario
Directed by Jim Swaffield
Scenario, released in 1992, is a high-energy track from A Tribe Called Quest’s second album “The Low End Theory”. Featuring Leaders of the New School,…
MC LytePoor Georgie
Directed by Lionel C. Martin
Poor Georgie is a track from MC Lyte's third album “Act Like You Know”, released in 1991. The song delivers a powerful message about the…
Black StarDefinition
Definition is a standout track from Black Star's influential 1998 album *Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star*. The song pays tribute to fallen…
NasStreet Dreams
Directed by Hype Williams
Street Dreams, released in October 1996, is the second single from Nas's album *It Was Written*. The song samples Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of…
Nice & SmoothSometimes I Rhyme Slow
Directed by Eric Meza Lynn Rose
Sometimes I Rhyme Slow is a song by Nice & Smooth from their album "Ain't a Damn Thing Changed." The music video, directed by Eric…
Public EnemyBlack Steel In The Hour Of Chaos
Directed by Adam Bernstein
Released in 1989, "Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos" is one of Public Enemy's most politically charged tracks, from their album *It Takes a…
Das EFXThey Want EFX
Directed by Marcus Raboy
They Want EFX, released in 1992, is the debut single from Das EFX's album *Dead Serious*. The song became a significant hit with its unique…
Showbiz & A.G.Fat Pockets
Fat Pockets is a track by Showbiz & A.G. from their debut album "Runaway Slave." The music video features the duo performing in various street…
Leaders of the New SchoolSobb Story
Directed by Lionel C. Martin
Sobb Story, released in 1991, is the second single from Leaders of the New School’s debut album *A Future Without a Past...*. The song features…
3rd BassSteppin’ to the A.M.
Directed by Lionel C. Martin
Steppin' to the A.M. by 3rd Bass, directed by Lionel C. Martin, features the group's dynamic performance interspersed with urban imagery, capturing the essence of…