Welcome to the premiere episode of Shatter the Standards Radio, a mix show that revisits and revives pivotal moments in hip-hop history and much more. In this inaugural episode, we transport you back to 1999, a weird year in the genre, serving up popular tracks and hidden gems from rap artists like Mobb Deep, Eminem, Jay-Z, Nas, and many more. Expect to be reacquainted with chart-toppers that defined the era and delve into deep cuts that further explore the rich complexity of these artists.
Tracklist
“1999” by Common & Sadat X — 0:00
“Rap Phenomenon” by The Notorious B.I.G., Redman & Method Man — 04:12
“Sneakers” by Raekwon — 08:12
“Rudeboy Salute” by Terror Squad & Buju Banton — 11:11
“Brooklyn” by Mos Def — 15:21
“Hey!” by MF DOOM — 20:31
“Hitmen” by Sporty Thievz — 23:48
“Don’t Tell” by Snoop Dogg, Warren G., Nate Dogg & Mauseburg — 28:23
“The Watcher” by Dr. Dre — 33:08
“Higher” by Q-Tip — 36:34
“Undying Love” by Nas — 40:03
“Chain Swang” by Goodie Mob — 44:26
“Dope Man” by JAY-Z — 48:56
“Smooth Chick” by Missy Elliott — 52:52
“BWA” by Foxy Brown, Mia X & Gangsta Boo — 57:06
“Quiet Storm (Remix)” by Mobb Deep & Lil’ Kim — 60:31
“One More Road to Cross” by DMX — 64:32
“Enemy Turf” by Lil Wayne & Juvenile — 68:52
“Run 4 Cover” by Method Man & Redman, Streetlife & Ghostface Killah — 73:10
“Just Don’t Give a F***” by Eminem — 76:48
“When I B On Tha Mic” by Rakim — 80:48
“Simon Says (Remix)” by Pharoahe Monch, Lady Luck, Redman, Method Man, Shabaam Sahdeeq & Busta Rhymes — 84:29
Shatter the Standards Radio: Issue #1