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Old School Rap

Old School rap music is a genre marked by its use of catchy beats and simple lyrics. Old School rap artists were quick to snag fans with their playful appeal. The Sugarhill Gang is a perfect example of a playful rap group that would charm new listeners with their Old School rap songs. While Sugarhill Gang is known for many Old School rap songs, their breakout song was “Rapper’s Delight” which dropped in 1979. If you haven’t heard of “Rapper’s Delight” treat yourself to some Old School rap mp3s and see why many have chose Old School rap music as their hip hop genre of choice.

If you download Old School rap mp3s, you’ll see how much Old School rap music differs from its current counterparts. Whether you’re comparing Heavy D, Big Pun, or Fat Joe to Old School rap artists like The Fat Boys, it’s easy to appreciate Old School rap songs when you have some frame of reference. Get your fill of Old School rap mp3s like “Human Beat Box,” “Wipeout,” or the self titled “Fat Boys” and compare them to current hits from today’s most prized rappers; you’ll see that what Old School rap songs lack in aggression, they compensate with their playful, positive, and laid back attitudes.

Old School rap artists like Run-D.M.C. may have helped bridge Old School rap music with the more hardcore version of hip hop many are familiar with today, but fans still sing his praises as one of the innovating Old School rap artists. With Old School rap songs like “It’s Tricky” and “Dumb Girl” on Run-D.M.C.’s album Raising Hell, it’s easy to see why Run-D.M.C. was ahead of its time, even amongst other Old School rap artists.

Some other Old School rap songs from their Raising Hell album that will make for great Old School rap mp3s are “My Adidas,” and “Walk This Way.” Even as early as 1986, when Raising Hell was released, it’s easy to see where the roots of Alternative Rap came from. Other Old School rap artists you should be sure to check out are Sir Mix-A-Lot, Kid ‘N Play, and M.C. Hammer, who helped capture the essence of Old School rap music, even as other rap genres were growing in popularity.

Thanks to Old School rap mp3s, you can now listen to Old School rap music wherever you want. Whether you’re listening to Old School rap songs on your mp3 player while you work out or study, you’ll find Old School rap music to be enjoyable for whatever your favorite activity is.

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