Krylon: A Hip Hop History Lesson

This episode is dedicated to the innovator of the New Jack Swing, Mr. Teddy Riley. During the late 80's and early 90's, his revolutionary use of drum machines and synthesizers produced tracks that dominated the Hip Hop and R & B scenes. His sound became the most sought after in the music industry. Artists from Kool Moe Dee to Jasmine Guy benefited from his labor as he was responsible for many top ten hits during this era. I'm not going to post a playlist because if you grew up listening to his music like myself, you'll know every single cut in this compilation. This may be the best Krylon episode I've compiled. Get your dancing shoes on and enjoy The New Jack Swingout.

Krylon: A Hip Hop History Lesson Volume 5-Steppin’ Into The 90’s Part Deux Playlist
1. Funkin’ Lesson -X Clan
2. Break The Grip Of Shame -Paris
3. Into The Future –MC Rell & The Houserockers
4. On The Club Tip -King Sun
5. Let’s Go –Kool Mo Dee
6. 100 Miles & Runnin’ –N.W.A.
7. Bonita Applebum –A Tribe Called Quest
8. Smooth Operator – Big Daddy Kane
9. Love’s Gonna Get ‘cha – Boogie Down Productions
10. Daddy’s Little Girl – Nikki D.
11. Mind Is Playing Tricks On Me –Geto Boys
12. Freaks Of The Industry – Digital Underground
13. Fight The Power – Public Enemy
14. The Nigga Ya Love To Hate – Ice Cube
15. Rampage – EPMD ft. LL Cool J
16. Peachfuzz - KMD
17. Live At The Barbecue – Main Source ft.Nas, Fatal, & Akineyle
18. All For One – Brand Nubians
19. Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) – De La Soul
20. The Ghetto – Too Short
21. Big Ole Butt – LL Cool J
22. The Ave. – Run DMC
23. Played Like A Piano – King Tee ft. Ice Cube & MC Breeze
24. Fugitive – K Solo
25. In The Ghetto – Eric B. & Rakim

Alright Krylonogists, we are now stepping into a new decade and Hip Hop is showing no signs of slowing down. Urban children are still dancing, tagging, and cutting wax. However, because of artists like BDP, Rakim, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, and X Clan, there was a feeling of black consciousness and self awareness brewing in the medium. Adversely, the West Coast had a different type of awareness brewing. Gangster Hip Hop was also becoming popular in the genre thanks to acts like N.W.A., Too Short, King Tee, Ice T, and The Geto Boys, and these songs promoted and opened our eyes to a different social awareness. Also, besides Yo MTV Raps, and Rap City, another media that heavily promoted Hip Hop emerged in the 90’s. With it’s origins in Florida, The JukeBox (later shortened to The Box) allowed Hip Hop fans to call in and request their favorite music videos 24/7. Hip Hop was so diverse in the late 80’s to early 90’s that even suburban kids began to take notice. It was quickly becoming not only the voice of African American youth, but the voice of youth in general. This show has been split into two parts, due to the ridiculous amount of artists and hits which emerged during this time. So trade in those Levi’s for Hammer pants and Dickies, and those Gold “Dooky” Ropes for African Medallions. It’s time to step into the 90’s.

Alright fellow Krylonogists, As we inch closer and closer to the 90's, Hip Hop is becoming more and more popular. And with the emergence of "Yo, MTV Raps" and BET, hip hop now has a platform that will catapult it into the mainstream. During this period, pop locking and breaking has been replaced by synchronized dance routines, and hip hop gear transformed from track suits and Kangols, to "Hammer" pants and high top fades. As usual, I took special care in selecting the songs for this two hour tirade, so I hope you enjoy it. Those of you listening at work, it gets explicit with the lyrics so be alert. Also, please keep in mind, that this can only get better.