RAP CITY '95 FEB

[@lvmsoundwave2923]

Back when BET was black owned and headquartered in the heart of Washington, DC aka Chocolate City back then!

[@knightclassic1]

Its why I haven't watched BET anymore since AJ & Free left 106 & Park

[@eddieg8691]

Word

[@GL_FAB]

And they had the BET Restaurant in Maryland 🔥

[@lvmsoundwave2923]

@@GL_FAB BET Soundstage!

[@GL_FAB]

Yup, Bet Soundstage Restaurant in Largo. They need to bring that back.🔥

[@francisko338]

Growing up in the era, I'll be the first to admit, I took shows like Rap City & Yo! MTV Raps for granted. I just always assumed things would continue to be as great as they were. The nostalgia these tapes bring back breaks my heart, honestly. There are a few still carrying the torch (Joey Bada$$ comes to mind), but the soul, the passion, the art of Hip Hop has largely evolved into something unrecognizable. It's like a parody of itself

[@TheHumanPurpleTape]

I was saying the same thing recently. We really thought it was going to be that solid forever...

[@peace_of_mind_00]

Iam with you man. Late 80s baby. But unlike in the 90s, the good rappers today who nake quality music dont get pushed like in the 90s. Joey badass, logic, run the jewels, skyzoo, denzel curry, J.cole. kendrick lamar, mac miller, curren$y, big krit, lupe fiasco etc. Still holding it down for hip hop. Veterans like nas, snoop dogg, jay-z, common, busta rhymes, big boi from outkast, etc. Still holding it down for the old skopl with drops time to time.

[@Dres_Anatomy]

It's a microcosm & reflection of society. It's no soul left in music because we've attached all value to worldly _images_ and not the people within the world.

[@francisko338]

@@Dres_Anatomy This. Agreed 💯

[@johneta7665]

That’s because the art form that was created by black Americans has been co-opted by the dominant society. Now everyone is doing it. Even Hispanic people, are claiming that they created hip-hop 50-50 with black Americans, which is one of the biggest lies in American history.

[@uncommonsense23]

The mid 90s is hands down the best era of rap

[@Flashback_Jack]

Techno and House too.

[@beenadickarnold5666]

Agree!

[@mauricehinton5889]

88 to 98 was the best decade of hip hop, and it has been downhill ever since

[@Black-Pill-7411]

Late 80s

[@beenadickarnold5666]

@blackpill5867 I think it's a little subjective, anyone 50 years of age or older is definitely going to say late 80's! I say early to mid 90's myself was the best era.

[@Lapua79]

Thank you! No twerking… no mumble. Very refreshing. 1995 I was 16…..good times.

[@MansaX]

I was in 3rd grade. 8 yrs old. The days when I would have to choose between watching Martin or fresh prince.

[@stanleyford2575]

Damn right miss the era

[@flintbackwoods1416]

I was 15 lol. Seems like yesterday, don't it?

[@MansaX]

@flintbackwoods1416 yes it does!!

[@undrausthomas6997]

My senior year great year

[@coachsamir6400]

Back when every city had it’s own style and lingo. Now everyone, every city is a carbon copy

[@TheRealBlackula]

Indeed!

[@hatchett999ify]

I beg to differ on that. I see the different styles but it’s definitely the same message. 😂😂😂

[@JaeRocReacts]

because of social media. back in the day, there was no way for ATL to see what New Orleans is doin on the daily. everyone started to get influenced by other spots

[@rufusddufus4729]

According to the locals the bloods were just getting started in Ny around this time it wasn’t being shown on videos but I miss that authentic New York boom bap sound what a time to be alive

[@mayjaaudio6539]

You took the words right out of my mouth.

[@semyaza555]

Scarface is criminally slept on.

[@obeii1805]

No bro he’s flowered .l

[@Bigjizay]

In the top 10 of all time

[@shtsngigles8564]

Scarface kept my ass out of short stay's in jail, long stay's in prison and gangs and I am not the only one!! This song hit along of us black men in a way no other song could. 👴🏿

[@cincytino9153]

He belongs on the mt.rushmore

[@billbelichicksmyhero]

The commercials always get me 🥹

[@latoyahayes3381]

😢me too. Look at those from 1980-85 lol have some tissues 🧸

[@MADD-MANX]

I miss the fucking 90s dawg 😭

[@armeengreen1176]

Yessss! Always the commercials that get me lol

[@atmosrepair]

Act-a-fed! Lmao

[@jasonrosemond7804]

I was 10 in 95 and I remember that era very well and I'm here for it today at 38

[@VicFM]

Same here. I’m 38 too😂 I missed the 90s so bad I wish I had a hot tub time machine

[@415alkeez]

Bruh, Bone and Scarface’s video were the only one I liked lol wasn’t too familiar with the rest. Rap City felt more East Coast dominant at this time before the East/West coast beef and then the Southern take over that will eventually be the end of B.E.T and it’s many popular shows.

[@chrissmith8216]

Me too! Was in the 5th grade in 95. 38 too.

[@brem3985]

Dana Barros!!!! He played for Sixers and Celtics 🤣

[@roderickstockdale1678]

Me too. Hit 10 in June that year

[@sammidizzle5599]

You can DEFINITELY tell the 94/95 sounds of rap music. It either had that NY hardcore/Wu-Tang beat or the West Coast “crypt whistle” one😇

[@thuraya53]

I was 25 in 95. In la Cali. Goood times. The Nostalgia is unreal watching this. Stopping by girl house then. Rap city on. Living life. Not to many worries. Salute for this

[@DiggumSmack77]

Salute to you for still being alive.

[@mrich70]

I was 25 in Cali as well…Good times!

[@AdebrilliantmusicAde]

I was 24, in South London, England. Slammming times. BET on cable tv was the business. We'll Vhs tape Rapcity episodes to watch again and again and again. Simple joys. Dem dayzzz were mad nice.

[@KBdoubleE]

I was 8 in '95 . In the Midwest, watching BET Rap City everyday during my summer vacation visiting my grandma in Chi Town back when Chicago Bulls were balling shot calling in the former known as the United Center

[@jodiemcgee8428]

Wow my mom was 25 back in 95! I’m 34 and I miss this BET

[@CanIBeErnest]

I sat here and watched the whole hour and 25 mins just to relive my teenage years. Thank you for this

[@markishayes1888]

Me too

[@Humbled_jjackkk]

Me to reminiscing them days of a 7 yr old ...this used to be them Saturday mornings videos right here

[@marcusreed6647]

Me too! I just added this to my favorite videos. Gotta show my kids how we did things in our day.

[@emilioestevez3469]

Back when I was 12 watching this when I suppose to be doing homework.. just letting all this soak in.. I had brothers who were 10 yrs older then me and closed friends that that dressed fly put me on to game under they wing. Back when you had actual role models and ppl to look up to.. Seems like it was a different whole different world compared to today.

[@henny6566]

I did also, commercials and all. Reminds of 95 so much.

[@androlibre9661]

i didnt' expect to tear up watching this ......but this takes me back. Hadnt realized how much I remembered.....its like being 15 again

[@DiggumSmack77]

I feel you on the tears. Back then, we were living in the moment. Didn't think much would change and people would die. I was 17 in Feb of 1995. It's good to see what we lived through and heart breaking at the same time.

[@banginzaza]

Growing old is awesome!!!

[@charlesredmon7717]

I was 8yo in 1995 I agree wholeheartedly!

[@Enigma37_520]

I miss those day.Feb of ‘95 I was 15 and the tv was always locked in to bet,No matter what.here i am 44 years old now and I took shit for granted……That Scarface video tho man🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WellDressed_]

make me wanna drop a tear.. back when hip hop was refreshing i was in HS in 95 these commercials alone take me back

[@quentinbates4717]

This whole video! So much nostalgia!

[@khmershakur9197]

Back when Pac , Biggie , Eazy , Big Pun was still alive. 90s rap sound can never be duplicated

[@79Glitch]

Considering this is a mid 90’s Rap City episode, it seems more appropriate to mention this was when Big L and Jam Master Jay were still alive?

[@jameslewis9904]

Never ever

[@fred_g7802]

90's Rap is GOAT 🎤

[@khmershakur9197]

@79Glitch Big L wasn't a fan and Jam master jay was just a Dj. They did very little for the Rap culture.

[@gokuparaguaio1319]

​@@khmershakur9197Are you serious? Jam Master Jay found a lot of artists and groups. GTFO

[@thebraveone5095]

Before the Olympics in Atlanta. These really were the Golden Years of Rap, R&B and Hip Hop.

[@TylerMBuller12]

All the rap here sounds masterclass compared to what we have now.

[@ORIENTAILS]

[@CDuff0119]

Third song in “Mad Izm” featuring KRS-One and Channel Live is soooo freaking dope. One of my all time favs.

[@antoinetaylor608]

Maaan... I even felt nostalgia from the commercials

[@woobuglauryn]

Obey your thirst- Sprite, alright?!

[@karlsylvain]

wu tang st ides commercial!!

[@nleezie895]

@@woobuglauryn bro no lie I'm drinking a sprite right now. 🙂

[@Piffydaily]

95" I was 9 years old the ad for California style Sunny D damn near brung a tear to my eye🥲🤣🤣🤣

[@HeyTeeTeeHey]

I was 13 in '95 and what a time to have been alive. The 90s was BET's "Golden Era" along with R&B and Hip Hop.

[@mohara1984]

I was 11 then. I understand the feeling. By the way u cute in that mask girl!

[@jonathansistrunk6260]

I was 12 going on 13 in June

[@ryanwilson7643]

Same here. I as 12 going on 13. June 16th@@jonathansistrunk6260

[@AHamSandwich516]

Life was so different. Its like we live in a whole new world now

[@Echolyris212]

I was 13 thinking I was a little badass listening to this alone at home after school😂. All of the east coast videos made me want to move to New York so bad.

[@markelliott4884]

Right

[@thaistomp]

fax

[@bigj1458]

me too shawty

[@armeengreen1176]

You too lol

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

Same but 14 1/2 in feb 95 😬

[@priztucker]

Having the commercials really take you back in time and give context👍

[@dontknowme1491]

We didn't have cable so we had to go to friends houses to watch after school. Life still was great, we had each other and God had us.

[@Trob85]

😂😂😂we had to do the same! Didn’t get satellite until the late 90’s when they dropped the price.

[@415alkeez]

I’m just glad me my siblings weren’t the only ones who missed out on cable tv wen we were young lol we were poor poor. How u gona have a black and white tv in the 90s? Lmao yup that was us 😢

[@fred_g7802]

Amen 🙏🏿

[@MSantosMusic]

Back when life was good. Nigga I don’t even watch TV now 😭

[@midwestkrazy83turner50]

True 💯

[@thaistomp]

TV is trash now. Just a bunch of goofies.

[@Colt19]

💯

[@willyesco25]

Just sports

[@popeyedoyle6360]

TV sucked than and it sucks worse now. It was just the only way to hear some music.

[@immothebeardedguy5759]

I wanna go back to 1990- 1999 and remain there.

[@curiouslymavismade]

It was such a privilege to have been able to live during this time, I wouldn't trade my child hood for nothing. Incredible time in history, the bad times were BAD, but the good times were AMAZING. It was worth the suffering. RIP to Pac, Biggie, Big L and all.of the slain artists during this time.

[@jus3278]

Long live the 90s. Great music, great sports, great tv, great films, great cartoons, great comic books, great video games, great fashion style, great culture, great economy, and great cost of living! It really probably was the best decade of the U.S. all things considered. A perfect blend of the old with the new in every aspect of life.

[@jimmixed777]

true indeed ! same for europe germany where i grew up...

[@leelohaskin7941]

Amen

[@TonyBambino]

You see the wide variety of sounds in this one episode.. Pharcyde, KRS/Channel Live, Lench Mob, Scarface, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Bone, etc.

[@karlsylvain]

it feels like a classic episode now!!!

[@TheDumontShow]

You are a got damn hero for putting these on KZbin. I am convinced. KZbin is an archive. Watching it made me miss the 90s. Everything was simple and cool. This was the best era ever in America. Hip hop was at its best. I miss the 90s😢😢😢

[@butterbwoi1344]

Nostalgia, me and my Sega Genesis, cordless phone and box t.v.!!! Those were the days!!!

[@oxymoron9081]

📌 Back in the days where 3 verses were the requirement!!! 😃

[@fred_g7802]

And speaking with clarity

[@BBoymachineRUS]

back in 90's... nostalgie! Thanks for this emotions

[@knightclassic1]

Early-Mid 90s is best Era of West-East Coast of Hip Hop

[@starlettawilliams93]

Am I the only one that rewinded KRS One Mad Ism more than once!! Took me back to my early 20's

[@AntLive-lu5qx]

One of my favorite tracks of all time!!!

[@starlettawilliams93]

@@AntLive-lu5qx same here I had gbe pleasure of seeing him in concert twice

[@scrillaization]

@@AntLive-lu5qx still banging 28 years later

[@Will_Bx_NYC_718]

Growing up in this time, and seeing this video brings me back to be 15 years old. I used to record videos on vhs just like this too.

[@VLP_123]

Wow......the 90s were everything. Thank you for posting this.

[@MichaelJohnson-yw6du]

Thank you for this! I haven’t heard this since ‘95! I was 15 years old then.

[@BM-qp6pu]

We coincide many with that same age. We were already listening to this then and we continue to do so, although opening the musical spectrum...

[@knightclassic1]

I was 14-15

[@coretruehiphophead540]

I was 12 bro

[@darkmatter...369]

I was 5 😂

[@djmaestro249]

I was 18, god bless all of us.

[@aaronmcallister4264]

I remember this old school countdown. This took me back way back. This been gone like 50 years ago.

[@IsmailAbdulMusic]

This takes me down memory lane. I remember turning BET rap city on when school was done for the day at Pontiac Central High school in Pontiac, Michigan. Da Youngstas, Lost Boyz, Wutang Clan, Redman, Quo, Shyheim, Grand Puba and many more would be on

[@raysimth6276]

Thank you. Takes me back my teenager years

[@GalacticBarbieDoll]

Listening to this reminds of New York Undercover and how dope the music was

[@MrEOM41]

The 90s was a golden era a sort of renaissance for black media from music, black sitcoms, movies, fashion etc

[@AntLive-lu5qx]

Now this is 90’s all day!!!! This what the 90’s was like!!!!!

[@Thespeedrap]

I miss my early childhood we had the best times for Hip-hop music and R&B wtf happened to us afterwards.

[@StylistecS]

Man this is nostalgia at its finest. I was 11 when this dropped. Remembered that YSB magazine too. Commercials were great. I took this era for granted man. The 90s era, the rawness, the emotions, the quality, it will never be duplicated.

[@MrOmega300]

I feel that from 95 to 98 was the golden era of Rap City. The epic interviews as well. Especially B.I.G's last interview in 97.

[@Karamellek]

I was 14 in 95 and we needed a satellite dish in Montreal Canada just to get this chanel!! I recorded everything! Those years were everything ❤

[@raystroman4473]

Every song sounds 100% different from the next I love the originality

[@sammidizzle5599]

I like that this episode went STRAIGHT into the music videos. It’s cool to see nostalgic footage of the host intros but sometimes I just fast forward through them

[@jamigreen4640]

Bet+ should have these episodes available for streaming. Takes my back to high school/ middle school.

[@amiracle1269]

YOU ARE A HERO TO ALL 80'S BABIES...THIS POST WINS!!!!!

[@AmariTourayBooks]

It feels so damn good to simply watch this again. Times were rough but times were so great as well. I miss the energy from these days. Much love to everyone who has the chance to experience this time period.

[@patricksteele5339]

All of the comments on point I’m 45 and I must say we was in a golden era

[@Ddavault510]

Once this bet 90’s vids hits the algorithms your channel will blow up, this is golden 🔥💯💪🏾

[@thegreatfulgamer5749]

OMFG. 15 years old! This is what I grew up on. I love it!!! The Nostalgia

[@scrillaization]

aww the memories if i could relive this time in my life i would.

[@tomgabriel5150]

I used to sit by the vcr and hit record when the latest joints dropped. Respect for posting.

[@fred_g7802]

Ikr

[@LW7333LW]

Wow! Good times! I was 224 yrs old. Thanks 4 the commercials as well!

[@ShotokanShaun]

To whoever posted this video: Thank you so very much! You are the best!

[@joshuanelson7952]

This brought me in tears I miss this

[@vandelsev2626]

Thank you so much for this little trip into the past. I'm young again ❤

[@dotunn]

The nostalgia of the early to mid 90's, that jazzy hip-hop soul sound that is completely lost to us now. Sounds like these were so common back then and we took it for granted, diggable planets, tribe called quest, lords of the underground, pete rock and cl smooth, mc lyte ... those were the days. I was 14 in '95, feels like yesterday.

[@jacktaylor7500]

That sounds good. I quit listening to hip hop because it's gone. Wtf happened. So many good tracks on this video

[@_allcap]

Foe the love of $$$$, I never seen a man cry, man this takes me back. The commercials were wild back then lol

[@peace_of_mind_00]

Never seen a man cry & For the love of $, were my jams in late 94/early 95

[@reesewhite8589]

I wish you the absolute best in life whoever you are. Thank you for your services.✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@relldafox]

Shoutouts having the commercials on here

[@jmcskilla]

I was 15 then,now im 43 n still cant get enought of 90s hiphop!

[@joshtaylor8304]

This gave me CHILLS!!!! Thx for this channel

[@illusionxmuta]

Why is this making me emotional? These videos are like a flashback of not just the music, but an era. The puffy vests, beanies, proper sampling, the dance moves….the whole aesthetic. I was 15 in 1995. We truly didn’t know how good we had it. The commercials even took me back. I watched all 90 minutes in one shot.

[@Libertà_sulla_vita]

The golden era. I was 15 years old. Used to love rap city, yo mtv raps and video music box.. if you know, you know!

[@murph9159]

Dang brings back memories. I was 14 and rough then. Things were all the way normal food and all than bs is now

[@rdos2667]

Thst world renown track seriously took me back. 5 in 95 no worries life was awesome

[@AyeAye-Ron]

‘95 I was 15 and still in Queens school of hard knocks NYC. I miss it but happy where I’m at today. Thank you for the memories

[@AlexJonesFool]

That Sprite commercial was a classic Omg! 😎✊🏽

[@kaladajumbo4386]

Watching this makes it seem im in a time capsule!!!! In 1995 i was 26, still remember driving my benz playing most of this tracks then. Having all the pretty girls and lots of money to burn.I really had fun in the 90s... enjoyed it to the fullest..

[@charlesevans4368]

I had all da karl Kani outfits. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@larrygriffin5773]

NOW THIS IS RAP HIP HOP NEVER STOP MUSIC!! 90'S 4 LIFE!! LOVE IT STILL PLAY IT👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@Fireinthestubble]

Man those were the days. Real lyrics boom bap beats rough rugged and raw.

[@arnoldmutemeri925]

That Sprite advert rocked back in the day!!!😊😊😊

[@Nostalgicevibez]

This take me back especially that Scarface track. So many people that I know have passed since 95 RIP to everybody

[@TopBillinSports]

7:32 - Man, I'm a HUGE Hoops head and had no idea Dana Barros rapped! That totally slipped me being a 90's kid, too. Dana Barros was nice, too. Handles and could pull up on you from deep. Very fun to watch at Boston College!

[@jshani3556]

lol, that song was on an album called B-Ball's Best Kept Secret, it had Dana Barros, Ced Ceballos, Jason Kidd and Gary Payton on that joint

[@TBtheking405216]

bruh someone else wrote that lmao

[@simba6483]

That crazy I never knew he rap 😮

[@markishayes1888]

I used to use him on nba live 95 and would go crazy with him and have like 50😂😂

[@NetworkBruh]

I COMPLETELY Forgot Dana Barros rapped. I watched the video like who are these unknowns then when the credits came up I was shocked!!!

[@spirit_resides5696]

I got chills watching this! So many good memories 💕

[@lucky81970]

My algorithm is on point today. Great upload....

[@andreearl3258]

That for the love of money will forever hit different

[@graemespringer4643]

After school every damn day! They should bring it back. Yo mtv raps was great too!

[@lightmajor1]

Bout to make me tear up. Thank you for these posts

[@regib1992]

Man I’ve never experienced a nostalgia attack until now! I thought I was 13 yrs old again for about 5 mins 😂 Damn this is a breath of fresh air!

[@ripruthie1997]

Me 2

[@leeraym]

The Universe knew i needed alignment. Thank you for these videos.

[@qtluv27]

This!

[@shaniell.mathur6372]

I grew up in this era . Thank you for uploading and bringing back memories . This video deserves millions of views

[@oakandiron_]

Thank you for posting this!! I remember I would sometimes ditch School just to record Rap City on VHS. I miss the old days fam. ✌️🤝

[@SonofSamhein]

I did security for an episode of Rap City, when they came and were a part of a pool party in my home city of Alexandria, VA. Big Lez and Joe Claire were the hosts, and I remember Dru Hill doing one of their first national performances on the episode, and Shaggy performed a song, as well ("I am pretty sure, that it was "It Wasn't Me"). I got to choose a song to go to break on by Big Lez, and when I chose "Shook Ones Pt 2" by Mobb Deep: she backed it UP on me...one of my favorite young adult memories of them, all (I was in my early-20s). All of my neighborhood buddies saw the episode (I missed it), and told me that they saw me dancing on Big Lez' butt. What a wonderful Time, to be young :0). Salute, to Rap City: ...I also got to meet "The Mayor" Chris Thomas in the VIP party area, at a Wizards game, and he did The Mayor-Dance, for me. Great memories for me, in my home of The DMV...One Love.

[@donskeezy4042]

Dope

[@SonofSamhein]

@@donskeezy4042 Appreciate that, brother. Salute.

[@TheRealDyscyples]

Why you ain’t get the number lol

[@SonofSamhein]

@@TheRealDyscyples I did not get the number...??? BUT...I lightweight got myself a STIFFY*lmfaoOOO*...........!! Something's better than nothing, huh...??? I had to back up OFF that thang: I had JUST hopped out of the swimming pool, and had on some wet sweatshorts...EVERYONE, would have seen: on, "Rap City" (NOPE*lol*...!!)...

[@TheRealDyscyples]

@@SonofSamhein you could have still gotten the number that day though!

[@hahirahahira]

I was 15 ....thanks for the nostalgic moments

[@JosephMarcus-nf9yp]

Life was so different back in the 90$ I do know social media destroyed the human mind far as communication etcetc

[@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13]

Social media rotted brains.

[@markishayes1888]

Absolutely!!

[@Tommy_Gibbs_II]

Everyone has the attention span of a 2 year old now

[@fred_g7802]

Facts

[@thaistomp]

@@Tommy_Gibbs_II Yup, a bunch of goofies.

[@roach_garden]

I wasn’t even born yet ( i was born in 97 btw) but love tu see things like this. Much love tu all the 90s babies💯🙌🏾

[@kalihoward]

Now I understand why my granny has been watching the Westerns channel for the past 20 years.

[@each1teach1academy43]

We where spoiled in the 90s

[@username23156]

I was that kid playing super street fight 2 back then. Quality control in entertainment from video games, music, cartoons and movies.

[@popeyedoyle6360]

Super street fighter 2 was the shit.

[@nebstaism]

I feel like the 90s was the peak of the most purest form of hip hop

[@iceman8931]

WOW LARRY GRAMA JOHNSON THATS A NOSTALGIC TIME CAPSUL COMMERCIAL.

[@peace_of_mind_00]

Those larry grandma commercials were popular when i was kid in 94, 95, 96 era. Man was on family matter around this time with thay gimmick

[@christinarenae7839]

Need a video wit episodes of hits from the street. Dude on there was funny

[@edrepresentin]

I remember that dude lol