1990-something…when soundtracks actually mattered.

I rarely buy soundtracks these days. I think the last few soundtracks I actually picked up were Tarantino’s Death Proof and The Juno soundtrack inspiring music from the original film. I never really understood the rhyme and reasons towards a Hip-Hop soundtrack but guessed it was just another way to cash in on urban related films. During the 90’s we were treated to a handful of soundtracks that broke new ground in introducing various rap acts and boost an established groups popularity. (The Show, Low down dirt shame and Ghost Dog to name a few) Before there were any mix-tapes or free downloads to hype up an artist, I’d like to think Hip-hop soundtracks were groups extra’s push.The New Jersey Drive soundtracks volume 1 and 2 are perfect examples of vintage 90’s Hip-hop. It wasn’t the movie I was interested in seeing, it was the music that got me to cash out 12-13 bucks to peep the cd. (NJD was actually a great movie, by the way…)
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