Old School is the style of the very first rap artists who emerged from New York City in the late '70s and early '80s. Old school is easily identified by its relatively simple raps -- most lines take up approximately equal amounts of time, and the rhythms of the language rarely twisted around the beats of the song. The cadences usually fell squarely on the beat, and when they didn't, they wouldn't stray for long, returning to the original pattern for quick resolution. The emphasis was not on lyrical technique, but simply on good times -- aside from the socially conscious material of Grandmaster Flash, which greatly expanded rap's horizons, most old school rap had the fun, playful flavor of th ...
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A very cool, upbeat funky track featuring catchy guitar and brass stabs on top of a mid-tempo hip-hop beat. Old school hip-hop sound with a fresh production. A fun track that's suitable for urban themed videos, party scenes, dance and sports. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Classic old school hip hop with a very jazzy rhythmic piano and drum riff. Scratches and saxophones wail throughout with lots of scratchy vocal raps. Great for movies and television. Vocal Samples, Hip Hop, Old School
An instrumental hip hop piece in in b-boy style. using 808 drum machine, vintage tones and recorded on cassette tape for a more retro sound. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Funky dusty drum and bass, soaring energetic orchestra strings like from blacksploitation films plays soaring chords over a funk guitar, with a vintage soul drum beat. Great for a retro feel, cop chases, crime scenes, or other urban vibes. Energetic, but chill. Driving, uplifting and soulful. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Funky dusty drum and bass, soaring energetic orchestra strings like from the movie Shaft plays soaring chords over a funk guitar, with a vintage soul drum beat inspired by Tribe Called Quest and Isaac Hayes. Great for a retro feel, cop chases, crime scenes, or other urban vibes. Energetic, but chill, Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
A minimal bouncy and quirky hip-hop pop song with happy elements. Drums and Percussion with simple bass riff and electric bells give this track a bright and uplifting feel without being too intrusive. Great for craft videos, make and do, infomercials and creative productions. Simple and fun. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Slightly funky, Down-to-Mid-Tempo cue in the general stylistic wheelhouse of great '90s acts/artists like (but not limited to) N. W. A., 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, etc. A distinct "West Coast" '90s sound and style, with a great beat and cool melodic hooks throughout. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Upbeat fun and funky song with old school influences mixed with modern production. Full band mixed with electronics and DJ dance groove fun loving theme. Male Vocals, Hip Hop, Old SchoolCaution: Mature Lyrics
A dope Street Hop beat inspired by some of the best Urban artists on the circuit. Has a distinct "West Coast" '90s sound and style, with a great beat and cool melodic hooks throughout. Slightly funky, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Cue stylisticaly like NWA, Snoop Dogg, and 2Pac. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Classic Old School Electro Hip Hop similar to Grandmaster Flash, Sugar Hill Gang, Herbie Hancock etc. featuring playful polyphonic synth flashes, deep P Funk bass and Post Disco breakbeat grooves. Classic '80s Electro Funk perfect for Radio, Nostalgia, Breakdance etc. Male Rap, Hip Hop, Old School
Amazing diverse sounds from the composer of music that plays on cable and network tv shows. Music that ranges from smooth rnb to rock hard jams, this tunes fits in where it needs to fit in. Dynamic, and ready to please whatever atmosphere you need to set. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Amazing diverse sounds from the composer of music that plays on cable and network tv shows. Music that ranges from smooth rnb to rock hard jams, this tunes fits in where it needs to fit in. Dynamic, and ready to please whatever atmosphere you need to set. Hip hop, and old school, 90's rap. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Tracks mimics early rap / hip-hop beats from the 70s / 80s. Catchy bass riff, sampled drums, claps, synth hits and record scratches. Perfect for scenes set on that era or reminding of it. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Up Beat Jamaican Lover Style With High Culture Elements. Builds Up With Romantic Bonding Atmosphere Of Encouraged Expressions. Works Well In Uplifting Films, Club Pole Dancing, Climatic Thinking Scenes, Web Radio, Family Fun Music, Restaurant Over Head Programming Music, Video Production Games. Male Vocals, Hip Hop, Old SchoolCaution: Explicit Lyrics
This a live recording of New York City style Rap circa. 1977, recorded to tape at the Eugene O'Neil Theater during the performance of an off-Broadway play. It's cool and raw and filled with 40 year old cutting edge character and personality. So hip hop on the Time Machine and get nostalgic Bro! Male Rap & Vocals, Hip Hop, Old School
Melodic piano and orchestra based RnB pop instrumental with elements of Funk. Pleasant safe friendly uplifting with a retro character give this composition a very usable slant. Ideal for many situations needing a pleasant family friendly pop underscore, Instrumental, RnB, RnB Pop
Here is a fun, old school hip hop instrumental with a great musical groove and real horn section. Think 1980s and 1990s hip hop music videos. Parachute pants and gold chains. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Classic 70's dirty funk sound with a modern Hip Hop feel, with vocal refrains, “Stay up on the hustle” & “You can find me on the block” Ideal for city gangsters, cops & robbers, blaxploitation movies, urban scenes. Male Vocals, Hip Hop, Old School
A very dark and dramatic Hip-Hop instrumental bed. Dangerous and foreboding, it gives a feeling fear of violence in the inner-city, and the drugs destroying people and places. It features drums machines and layered synths. Perfect track for PSA, film, or documentary about urban settings. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
This track is an undeniable old school hip hop groove, with a serious soulful side. The hard drums start the track off, but the smith and wavy rhodes carries it all the way out. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
OLD-SCHOOL-Style HIP-HOP INSTRUMENTAL with an authentic-sounding vibe that reminds you of the retro tracks by The Pharcyde etc. Laid back Phat Beats are layred over a groovy bass with scratching, brass and keyboard elements. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Gritty, upbeat Funk with elements of old school Hip Hop and Breakbeat delivered with earthy instrumentation such as Flute and Rhodes e-piano, Hammond Organ and funky rhythm section. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
"A mid tempo RnB flavored Hip Hop Instrumental. Good for anything urban or street related. Nice West coast track perfect for partying, dancing, urban scenes, video games and more. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Old school hip hop beat, with electric guitar riff, bouncy drums, bass line and DJ vinyl scratches. Has a cool, smooth, light-hearted, happy vibe, with a catchy repetitive groove. Perfect for background music use in a reality TV show, web video, promo spot, or commercial. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Short old school hip hop instrumental stinger, with bouncy drums, horn stabs, bass line and DJ vinyl scratches. Has a cool, smooth, happy vibe. Perfect for a transition between scenes in a reality TV show, or as a bumper to lead to the next segment of a video. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Laid back and mellow old-skool Hip Hop track. Features beats and minimal instrumentation: real bass line, smooth chords and synthesizer hits. Great underscore for a trip through rough areas at night, chillout bars and slow cruising. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
In the style and spirit of the dance and club scene during the 1980's, this new track with take you to that old school era! With classic drum machine sounds, analog leads and synth bass, this track will sure bring you memories when break dancing was king. Great for urban films, dance videos and more, Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Break out the cardboard box and gigantic boombox! Old School hip-hop instrumental with a retro eighties feel. Ideal for TV, film, web, advertising, digital media. Sync ready. Uptempo electronic keyboard, 808 drums, slinky synthesizer, DJ scratches. Perfect for clubs scenes, urban break dancing, etc. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
Old school gritty Hip Hop with a lazy chilled male rap. Lots of scratching and jazz samples. This rap has a positive message; stop the killing because it is time to chill. Note that the most explicit line in this track is "I can see your ass is on fire" (not very explicit), Male Rap, Hip Hop, Old SchoolCaution: Explicit Lyrics
Simple drum loop, punctuated by keyboard hits. Laid back, with my mind on dinero, and dinero on my mind. Old school hip hop vibe. Simple, groove oriented beats. Could be used for: Infomercials, dramatic beds, and scenes of juvenile delinquency. Dramatic tension, Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
A funky hip hop track. A looping funk guitar intro is followed by drums that make you want to get up and dance. Weird syncopated synth bass, wah wah guitar, and percussion round out the classic party vibe. Bonus: the full length track even loops! Instrumental, Hip Hop, Old School
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