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Old 02-16-2011, 09:48 PM   #22 (permalink)
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I always thought that the "Golden Age" referred to an early, now incredibly dated-sounding, almost disco inspired version of hip-hop that this album basically put an end to. I guess I don't know my hip-hop history.
When I think "golden age" I think late 80s/early 90s, jazz samples, socially conscious or lighthearted lyrics, high top fades, Native Tongues, etc.
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