{"product_id":"genius-of-rap","title":"Genius Of Rap","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eGenius Of Rap\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eA foundational snapshot of early hip-hop’s formative years, \u003cem data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eGenius Of Rap\u003c\/em\u003e brings together pioneering artists who helped define the rhythmic, lyrical, and cultural blueprint of rap music as it emerged from the Bronx and beyond. This compilation captures the raw energy, experimentation, and street-level innovation of late-1970s and early-1980s hip-hop before it became a global phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eFeaturing early trailblazers such as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGrandmaster Flash and the Furious Five\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAfrika Bambaataa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the collection highlights the transition from DJ-led block parties to structured recorded rap performances. These tracks reflect a scene built on turnvtablism, breakbeats, and spoken rhythmic storytelling - laying the groundwork for everything that followed in hip-hop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eAlongside these pioneers, artists like Twennynine Featuring Lenny White and Dr. Jeckyll \u0026amp; Mr. Hyde demonstrate the genre’s early crossover with funk, electro, and post-disco production styles. The result is a sound that feels both raw and inventive, capturing hip-hop at a moment when it was still defining its identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eMore than just a compilation, \u003cem data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eGenius Of Rap\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a historical document of hip-hop’s earliest recorded expressions - gritty, energetic, and essential listening for understanding the roots of modern rap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eA1. Twennynine Featuring Lenny White – Twennynine (The Rap) – 5:35\u003cbr data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eA2. T-Ski Valley – Catch The Beat – 9:00\u003cbr data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eA3. Dr. Jeckyll \u0026amp; Mr. Hyde – Genius Rap – 6:30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1706\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eB1. Afrika Bambaataa \u0026amp; The Jazzy 5 – Jazzy Sensation (Bronx Version) – 5:16\u003cbr data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eB2. Grandmaster Flash \u0026amp; The Furious Five – Superappin’ – 6:21\u003cbr data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eB3. Bon Rock \u0026amp; The Rhythm Rebellion – Searching Rap – 5:39\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1706\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fEusjv45hjg?si=lH0oSE-4tEVUpSuE\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Island Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53552036741462,"sku":"ISSP 4007","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_121a4b52-8785-46e1-8df8-9fbcde001218.jpg?v=1778327584","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/genius-of-rap","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}