Public Enemy

The Clash

Eric B. and Rakim

Run-DMC and Beastie Boys

VICE: What are your best 80s memories?
Z-TRIP Hip hop basically “grew up” in the 80s alongside our generation. How do you think the culture of the decade affected hip hop and vice versa?
Looking back, what are the biggest lessons to be learned from the 80s?
In the 80s hip hop had to fight for respect; not so much anymore. With the 80s making a comeback, will hip hop embrace 80s music?
How has the music of the 80s affected your styles of DJing and production?
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Z-Trip’s Top Nine 80s Records