Various Artists - Essential Hip Hop, Vol. 9

Compiled by Tommy Boy founder Tom Silverman himself, the HIP-HOP ESSENTIALS series includes classic, groundbreaking records from the years 1979-91. Each volume contains twelve hit tracks with eye-catching graphics and extensive liner notes. Some of the artists on this volume include EPMD, Afrika Bambaataa & James Brown, Salt-N-Pepa, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince and a Tribe Called Quest.

1) It's Funky Enough - the D.O.C
2) Breakin' Bells - Crash Crew
3) It's My Thang - Epmd
4) Unity - Afrika Bambaataa/James Brown
5) Let's Talk About Sex - Salt 'N Pepa
6) PSK What Does It Mean? - Schooly D
7) P Is Free the - Boogie Down Productions
8) Girls Ain't Nuthin But Trouble - DJ Jazzy Jeff ; the Fresh Prince
9) Goin Way Back - Just Ice
10) Have a Nice Day - Roxanne Shante
11) Can I Kick It? - a Tribe Called Quest
12) Treat 'Em Right - Chubb Rock