| Are you an old school hip hop music fan, but don't | | | | Pandora. This website gives old school a new edge. |
| where to find them? Whether its classic rap albums, | | | | Simply enter the name of an artist or song title (such |
| music videos or jams that bring a little funk in the mix, | | | | as "Grandmaster Flash" or "The Message") and |
| here's several places that serve up old school hip hop | | | | Pandora whips up a playlist featuring similar rap artists. |
| music... | | | | As you listen to each track, you can vote them up or |
| Radio Stations | | | | down, and Pandora adjusts the playlist accordingly. If |
| Power 105. Althought they originally played soft rock, | | | | you want to find new school rappers who show love |
| Power 105 covers a wide range of rap, R&B. | | | | for old school (such as Brother Ali), this is a great place |
| They run an old school hip hop show that cannot be | | | | to find them! |
| beat, as well as a freestyle rap section for MCs | | | | MixTapes |
| looking to get their name out. | | | | Old school hip hop music wouldn't be the same without |
| OldSchoolHipHop. This internet radio station is the place | | | | the mixtape. Not only do they provide a new listen on |
| for the golden era. It features tracks from Afrika | | | | an existing song, it also extends the life of the original |
| Bambaaataa, Busy Bee, the Sugarhill Gang and Run | | | | by promoting it in a new way. Keep the tradition alive |
| DMC. In addition, they offer a large selection of books | | | | and check out these websites... |
| and videos based on old school rap, as well as a | | | | DatPiff. A huge website with a decent selection of |
| message board to discuss the all time greats. | | | | classic rap tracks mixed in. Certainly worth a look. |
| IMEEM. Using IMEEM listeners create their own playlist | | | | ThatCrack. The quality of ThatCrack cannot be |
| from any musical style of their choice. The old school | | | | denied. Their tracks are hot, and many DJ's throw in |
| rap section is on point, and you can save your playlists | | | | classic songs every now and then. |
| and share them with other listeners by using the social | | | | Old school hip hop music is something to be cherished. |
| network on their site. This is a great way to share with | | | | Search them out on these sources and share with |
| others what you're listening to right now... | | | | fellow hip hop heads! |