Huh...What!
This is 'classic' hip hop the way I see it. No generic, overused tracks that are found on any compilation found in every record shop.
These are the tracks I fell in love with and listened until my tapes snapped. These tracks are responsible for me not paying attention at college, but paying attention to the creative, poetic genius of some of hip hops true heroes.

1. Eric B & Rakim - 'Aint No Joke'
2. Big Daddy Kane - 'Aint No Half Steppin''
3. Black Moon - 'Who Got The Props'
4. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'T.R.O.Y.'
5. Tribe Called Quest - 'Check The Rhime'
6. Showbiz & AG - 'Next Level (DJ Premier Remix)'
7. Brand Nubian - 'Slow Down'
8. Beastie Boys Feat. Q Tip - 'Get It Together'
9. Gang Starr - 'Mass Appeal'
10. EMPD - 'Rampage'
11. Main Source - 'Live At The BBQ'

45 minutes of pure dopeness.