The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip Hop 1979-1983

Old school hip-hop is suddenly getting the respect it always deserved. And by "old school," we mean OLD -- those rap masterpieces that followed the Sugarhill Gang in the late '70s and early '80s on both major and indie labels. Everyone knows old school hip-hop comes from New York and New Jersey, but the third portion of the Northeast's Tri-State Area -- Connecticut -- offered a supply of classics of its own, beginning in 1979 and ending around '83. Some of these releases have been falsely attributed to New York City and NYC-based rappers. Many were obscured by the passage of time. None were ever properly researched. They're getting their due now. Features tracks from Mr. Magic, Pookey Blow, Rappermatical 5, The Outlaw Four, Forum Band, The Chillie 3 MC's, The L.O.D. Crew, Willie Brown & Woodie, Cuzz Band, and Starchild & 2nd Showdown Crew.