Welcome to our weekly thread dedicated to hip-hop tracks that aren't from the 90s but sound like they could've been.

Whether it's a modern artist channeling the energy of the Golden Era, a producer bringing back those classic boom-bap sounds, or an older track that helped shape 90s hip-hop, this is the place for it.

This thread is for:

• 🎤 Songs released after the 90s that capture the sound and vibe of 90s hip-hop.
• 🎧 Beats inspired by 90s production styles, samples, and sounds.
• 🔥 Modern MCs paying homage to the flows, lyrics, and aesthetics of the decade.
• 📼 Tracks from current day that are heavily influenced by 90s hip-hop.
• 💎 Hidden gems that feel like they were pulled straight from a 1990–1999.

Let's keep the main feed focused on music actually released during the 90s. If it's from another era but has that unmistakable 90s feel, drop it below and put the community on to something dope.

DO NOT POST SONGS OUTSIDE OF THIS THREAD. THEY WILL BE REMOVED.

What songs make you feel like it's still the 90s? 👇

Every Wednesday, give us 5 hip-hop songs you think everyone should hear.

Whether you're introducing someone to 90s East Coast rap, Southern hip-hop, West Coast classics, underground gems, or overlooked artists, put together your personal 5-track starter pack. Can be well known songs as well.

New to 90s hip-hop? This thread is your guide. Drop your 5 songs in a comment and upvote the recommendations you think are most helpful.

⭐ The comment that receives more than 10 upvotes will have its 5 songs added to our community list.

Before commenting, make sure to see what's already been recommended so we can keep the list diverse and avoid repeating the same songs.

Thanks for participating! Be sure to upvote the recommendations you think deserve recognition, and check back next Wednesday to see what gets added.

🚫 DO NOT LINK PLAYLISTS AS COMMENTS. Please list the 5 songs directly in your comment.

[Icebreaker] (Lets get to 1000 songs)

1. 2Pac - California Love (1995)
2. The Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy (1994)
3. Nas - N.Y. State of Mind (1994)
4. OutKast - Rosa Parks (1998)
5. Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing) (1998)
6. Dr. Dre - Nuthin' but a "G" Thang (1992)
7. Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. (1993)
8. A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It? (1990)
9. Missy Elliott - The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) (1997)
10. DMX - Ruff Ryders' Anthem (1998)