''Hip-Hop Forever III'' is the third
compilation album
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in the "Hip-Hop Forever" series by
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Jeffrey Allen Townes (born January 22, 1965), known professionally as DJ Jazzy Jeff (or simply Jazz), is an American DJ and producer. He was one half of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, along with Will Smith. He is credited, ...
, an
American
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** American ancestry, p ...
hip hop
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producer. The mix is available with or without an accompanying unmixed disc containing the same tracks.
Track listing
Disc one: DJ Mix
# "Tear Shit Up"
#* Performed by
Biz Markie
Marcel Theo Hall (April 8, 1964 – July 16, 2021), known professionally as Biz Markie, was an American rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ, and record producer who gained prominence during hip hop's golden age. He was particularly recognized for ...
#* Featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff
# "Passing Me By"
#* Performed by
Pharcyde
The Pharcyde is an American hip hop group, formed in South Central Los Angeles in 1989. The original four members of the group are Imani (Emandu Wilcox), Slimkid3 (Trevant Hardson), Bootie Brown (Romye Robinson), and Fatlip (Derrick Stewart).C ...
# "Whatever You Say"
#* Performed by
Little Brother
# "IJusWannaChill"
#* Performed by
Large Professor
William Paul Mitchell (born March 21, 1972), better known by the stage name of Large Professor (also Extra P. and Large Pro), is an American rapper and music producer. Based in New York City, he is known as a founding member of the underground ...
# "Top Ten List"
#* Performed by
Masta Ace
Duval Clear (born December 4, 1966), better known by his stage name Masta Ace, is an American rapper and record producer from New York City. A lead member of Mr. Magic's hip hop collective Juice Crew, he is best known for his guest appearance alo ...
# "Visualize"
#* Performed by
Mr Complex
Polyrhythm Addicts is a hip hop group composed of DJ Spinna, Mr Complex, Shabaam Sahdeeq, and Tiye Phoenix. The lineup on its first album included Apani B, but she was replaced by Phoenix when the group reunited in 2007.
Polyrhythm Addict ...
# "Speed"
#* Performed by Little Brother
# "Ebonics"
#* Performed by
Big L
Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974February 15, 1999), known professionally as Big L, was an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Emerging from Harlem in New York City in 1992, Big L became known among underground hip-hop fans for his f ...
# "Play Dis
lean
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#* Performed by
Saukrates
Karl Amani Wailoo (born March 6, 1978), better known by his stage name Saukrates (; "Socrates"), is a Canadian rapper, singer, and record producer. He is the co-founder of Capitol Hill Music, and lead singer of the hip-hop/ R&B group Big Black ...
# "Players"
#* Performed by
Slum Village
Slum Village is an American hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. The group was formerly composed of the rappers Baatin (1974–2009), T3, and rapper / producer J Dilla (1974–2006). J Dilla left in 2001 to pursue a solo career with MCA Record ...
# "Runnin'"
#* Performed by Pharcyde
# "Fuck The Police"
#* Performed by
Jay Dee
James Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006), better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer, composer and rapper. He emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michiga ...
# "Eric B. Is President"
#* Performed by
Eric B. & Rakim
# "Droppin' Science"
#* Performed by
Marley Marl
Marlon Lu'Ree Williams (born September 30, 1962), better known by his stage name Marley Marl, is an American DJ, record producer, rapper and record label founder, primarily operating in hip hop music. Marlon grew up in Queensbridge Houses, Queen ...
# "The ? Remains"
#* Performed by
Gang Starr
Gang Starr was an American Hip-hop, hip hop duo, consisting of Houston-born record producer DJ Premier and Boston-based rapper Guru (rapper), Guru.
Gang Starr was at its height from 1989 to 2003, and is considered a widely influential MC-and-pr ...
# "Mass Appeal"
#* Performed by Gang Starr
# "Full Clip"
#* Performed by Gang Starr
# "
Boom"
#* Performed by
Royce Da 5'9"
Ryan Daniel Montgomery (born July 5, 1977), known professionally as Royce da 5'9" (or simply Royce 5'9"), is an American rapper. Best known for his association with fellow Detroit rapper Eminem, they became acquainted in 1997 and formed the hi ...
# "Award Tour"
#* Performed by
A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest was an American Hip hop music, hip hop group formed in Queens, New York City, in 1985,[Q-Tip< ...](_blank)
# "Don't Nobody Care About Us"
#* Performed by
Phat Kat
Ronald Christopher Watts (born August 26, 1971), better known by his stage name Phat Kat, is a rapper from Detroit, Michigan, best known as a favorite collaborator of the late J Dilla.
Biography
His career began in the mid-1990s as part of 1st ...
# "Quiet Storm"
#* Performed by
Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep was an American Hip-hop, hip hop duo formed in Queens, New York (state), New York in 1990. Consisting of rappers/songwriters/record producers Prodigy (rapper), Prodigy and Havoc (musician), Havoc, they are considered to be among the pr ...
# "Who Got Da Props?"
#* Performed by
Black Moon
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# "Let's Get Dirty (I Can't Get In Da Club)"
#* Performed by
Redman
#* Featuring
DJ Kool
John W. Bowman Jr. (born March 20, 1958), better known by his stage name DJ Kool, is an American rapper who produced several popular rap singles in the late 1980s. As a performer, he is best known for his 1996 hit single " Let Me Clear My Throat" ...
# "Choice Is Yours"
#* Performed by
Black Sheep
In the English language, black sheep is an idiom that describes a member of a group who is different from the rest, especially a family member who does not fit in. The term stems from sheep whose fleece is colored black rather than the more comm ...
# "Lookin' At The Front Door"
#* Performed by
Main Source
Main Source was a Canadian-American East Coast hip hop group based in New York City/Toronto, composed of Toronto-born DJs and producers, K-Cut and Sir Scratch, as well as the New York City natives, DJ J.O.D and record producer Large Professor ...
# "Them That Not"
#* Performed by
J-Live
Jean-Jacques Cadet (born February 22, 1976), better known by his stage name J-Live, is an American rapper, DJ, and record producer.
Life and career
J-Live released his debut studio album, '' The Best Part'', in 2001. It featured production by ...
Disc two: Unmixed Disc
# "Boom"
#* Performed by
Royce Da 5'9"
Ryan Daniel Montgomery (born July 5, 1977), known professionally as Royce da 5'9" (or simply Royce 5'9"), is an American rapper. Best known for his association with fellow Detroit rapper Eminem, they became acquainted in 1997 and formed the hi ...
#* Produced by
DJ Premier
Christopher Edward Martin (born March 21, 1966), known professionally as DJ Premier (also known as Preemo), is an American record producer and DJ. He has been frequently lauded as one of hip hop's greatest producers by publications such as '' ...
# "The Best Part"
#* Performed by
J-Live
Jean-Jacques Cadet (born February 22, 1976), better known by his stage name J-Live, is an American rapper, DJ, and record producer.
Life and career
J-Live released his debut studio album, '' The Best Part'', in 2001. It featured production by ...
#* Produced by DJ Premier
# "Them That's Not"
#* Performed by J-Live
#* Produced by J-Live,
Grap Luva
InI was an American hip hop group that formed in 1990 and broke up in 1997. The group was composed of members Rob-O, Grap Luva, Ras G a.k.a. I Love H.I.M., Marco Polo (now known as Jolomite), and DJ Boodakhan.
History
''The Life I Live'' a ...
# "Don't Nobody Care About Us"
#* Performed by
Phat Kat
Ronald Christopher Watts (born August 26, 1971), better known by his stage name Phat Kat, is a rapper from Detroit, Michigan, best known as a favorite collaborator of the late J Dilla.
Biography
His career began in the mid-1990s as part of 1st ...
#* Produced by
Jay Dee
James Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006), better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer, composer and rapper. He emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michiga ...
# "Who Got The Props"
#* Performed by
Black Moon
Black moon is a term first recorded in 2016. It is not a term used in astronomy. No single, universally accepted definition exists. Among the meanings ascribed to it are these: a second new moon that appears in the same month; the third new moon i ...
#* Produced by
Da Beatminerz
Da Beatminerz are an American hip-hop production team from Bushwick, Brooklyn that is popular with the underground hip-hop scene.
History
The crew, originally composed of brothers Mr. Walt (born June 2, 1968) and DJ Evil Dee (born May 24, 1971 ...
# "Looking At The Front Door"
#* Performed by
Main Source
Main Source was a Canadian-American East Coast hip hop group based in New York City/Toronto, composed of Toronto-born DJs and producers, K-Cut and Sir Scratch, as well as the New York City natives, DJ J.O.D and record producer Large Professor ...
#* Produced by Main Source
# "Top 10 List"
#* Performed by
Masta Ace
Duval Clear (born December 4, 1966), better known by his stage name Masta Ace, is an American rapper and record producer from New York City. A lead member of Mr. Magic's hip hop collective Juice Crew, he is best known for his guest appearance alo ...
#* Produced by
Saukrates
Karl Amani Wailoo (born March 6, 1978), better known by his stage name Saukrates (; "Socrates"), is a Canadian rapper, singer, and record producer. He is the co-founder of Capitol Hill Music, and lead singer of the hip-hop/ R&B group Big Black ...
# "Tear Shit Up"
#* Performed by
Biz Markie
Marcel Theo Hall (April 8, 1964 – July 16, 2021), known professionally as Biz Markie, was an American rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ, and record producer who gained prominence during hip hop's golden age. He was particularly recognized for ...
#* Produced by M. Hall
# "Visualize"
#* Performed by Mr. Complex
#* Produced by
DJ Spinna
Vincent E. Williams (born January 30, 1971) better known by his stage name DJ Spinna, is an American hip hop and deep house producer from Brooklyn. According to AllMusic, he has "remained strictly an underground artist despite his astonishing tale ...
# "Quiet Storm"
#* Performed by
Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep was an American Hip-hop, hip hop duo formed in Queens, New York (state), New York in 1990. Consisting of rappers/songwriters/record producers Prodigy (rapper), Prodigy and Havoc (musician), Havoc, they are considered to be among the pr ...
#* Produced by
Havoc
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* Johnny Devine (born 1974), Canadian professional wrestler who uses the ring name Havok
* Jimmy H ...
# "Eric B Is President"
#* Performed by
Eric B & Rakim
Eric B. & Rakim were an American hip hop duo formed on Long Island, New York, in 1986, composed of DJ Eric B. and rapper Rakim. They first received acclaim for their 1987 debut album '' Paid in Full'', which featured versions of the popular sin ...
#* Produced by Eric B & Rakim
# "Choice Is Yours"
#* Performed by
Black Sheep
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#* Produced by Black Sheep
# "Let's Get Dirty"
#* Performed by Redman
#* Produced by
Rockwilder
Dana Stinson a.k.a. Rockwilder is an American hip hop producer and songwriter best known for his work with Redman, Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Xzibit, and Janet Jackson. He has appeared on every Redman studio album since 1994.
Biography ...
# "Ebonics"
#* Performed by
Big L
Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974February 15, 1999), known professionally as Big L, was an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Emerging from Harlem in New York City in 1992, Big L became known among underground hip-hop fans for his f ...
#* Produced by
Ron Browz
Rondell Edwin Turner (born December 6, 1982), better known by his stage name Ron Browz (), is an American rapper, singer, and record producer from Harlem, New York. He gained major recognition for his production work on fellow New York rapp ...
# "Mass Appeal"
#* Performed by
Gang Starr
Gang Starr was an American Hip-hop, hip hop duo, consisting of Houston-born record producer DJ Premier and Boston-based rapper Guru (rapper), Guru.
Gang Starr was at its height from 1989 to 2003, and is considered a widely influential MC-and-pr ...
#* Produced by DJ Premier
# "The ? Remains"
#* Performed by Gang Starr
#* Produced by DJ Premier
# "Players"
#* Performed by
Slum Village
Slum Village is an American hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. The group was formerly composed of the rappers Baatin (1974–2009), T3, and rapper / producer J Dilla (1974–2006). J Dilla left in 2001 to pursue a solo career with MCA Record ...
#* Produced by Jay Dee
# "Too Complex"
#* Performed by L Da Head Toucha
#* Produced by Vinyl Reanimators
# "Treat 'Em Right"
#* Performed by
Chubb Rock
Richard Anthony Simpson (born May 28, 1968), also known as Chubb Rock, is a Jamaican-American rapper who released several successful hip hop albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s. A National Merit Scholar, Chubb Rock dropped out of Brown Un ...
#* Produced by Howie Tee
External links
DJ Jazzy Jeff official siteDJ Jazzy Jeff on MySpaceDJ Jazzy Jeff on BBE RecordsBBE Records official site
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