Genius Of Rap

Genius Of Rap

A foundational snapshot of early hip-hop’s formative years, Genius Of Rap 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.

Featuring early trailblazers such as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and Afrika Bambaataa, 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.

Alongside these pioneers, artists like Twennynine Featuring Lenny White and Dr. Jeckyll & 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.

More than just a compilation, Genius Of Rap serves as a historical document of hip-hop’s earliest recorded expressions - gritty, energetic, and essential listening for understanding the roots of modern rap.

Tracklist:

A1. Twennynine Featuring Lenny White – Twennynine (The Rap) – 5:35
A2. T-Ski Valley – Catch The Beat – 9:00
A3. Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde – Genius Rap – 6:30

B1. Afrika Bambaataa & The Jazzy 5 – Jazzy Sensation (Bronx Version) – 5:16
B2. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five – Superappin’ – 6:21
B3. Bon Rock & The Rhythm Rebellion – Searching Rap – 5:39