Whilst we may known for our refined palette in underground disco and house and often only spotted ripping some muscle in the gym or spinning wax at da hottest clubz, once every so often (most Thursdays) we switch our dumb bells for an XXL Fubu vest (dress) and swing on down, John Wayne style to The Social, just off Oxford street for some beer, bitchezzz and…hip hop karaoke (observation only)
It’s pretty hit or miss, but the odd time they’ll spin 30 minute intervals crammed with the finest old school 80s/90s flavas! In honour of these little flourishes of brilliance (amidst the punishable dropping of Ne-Yo) here’s a few jamz we’ve loved over the years…
BIG L | PUT IT ON
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A TRIBE CALLED QUEST | SCENARIO
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ROOTS MANUVA | WITNESS (1 HOPE)
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RAEKWON | ICE CREAM
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Q TIP | VIVRANT THING
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KING BEE | BACK BY DOPE DEMAND
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POOR RIGHTEOUS TEACHERS | ROCK DIS FUNKY JOINT
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THE ALKAHOLIKS | MAKE ROOM
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KOOL MOE DEE | GO SEE THE DOCTOR
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ROBB BASE & DJ EZ ROCK IT TAKES TWO (EDIT)
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ROBB BASE & DJ EZ ROCK IT TAKES TWO
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JURASSIC 5 | STRAIGHT OUT THE JUNGLE
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BIG PUNISHER | TWINZ (DEEP COVER 98′)
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GANG STARR | JAZZ THING
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CYPRESS HILL | HOW I COULD JUST KILL A MAN
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BLACK MOON | WHO GOT DA PROPS
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The Game Twinz (Deep Cover ’98)
an absolutely delectable selection of hip hop cuts! excellent :)
BIG L Reppin’ the number 1 spot. Fucking right. Holler!
BIG L in ze HOUSEEEE
DOPE list! But I think the download links are broken?
JURASSIC 5 | STRAIGHT OUT THE JUNGLE = Jungle brothers – Straight Out The Jungle ;)