The only conditions for this are that the story is fictional (which eliminates classics such as ‘Ever So Clear’) and that it’s one consistent narrative (which means that ‘Vapors’ isn’t eligible). This first volume is a mixture of obvious standards, unorthodox yet brilliant narratives and straight forward tales.
Download: A Salute To Story Raps, Volume One
Track listing:
01 ‘Saturday Night’ – Schoolly D
02 ‘The Product’ – Ice Cube
03 ‘I’m Outta Here’ [Remix] – Diamond D
04 ‘Know The Ledge’ – Rakim
05 ‘Fugitive’ [Super Extended Remix] – K-Solo
06 ‘Neva Die Alone Pt. 2’ – Tragedy Khadafi
07 ‘Shakey Dog’ – Ghostface Killah
08 ‘Gold’ – Genius/GZA
09 ‘Warning’ – The Notorious B.I.G.
10 ‘Love’s Gonna Get’Cha (Material Love)’ – Boogie Down Productions
11 ‘Loosifa’ – Juggaknots
12 ‘Train Robbery’ – Kool G Rap
13 ‘I’m Dead’ – Scarface
14 ‘Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos’ – Public Enemy
15 ‘Cinderfella Dana Dane’ – Dana Dane
16 ‘Children’s Story’ – Slick Rick
17 ‘More Trife Life’ – Mobb Deep
18 ‘Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa’- De La Soul
Good call on Neva Die Alone pt2 that’s an overlooked one
No Big L? Shame! Shame, shame, shame!
Millie
The professional by Saukrates
Cool. But I swear you already did this before?
Also I obviously didn’t listen to the lyrics to know the ledge enough. Got to admit I never Realised it was a story as such.
Movin On – Masta Ace
Maybe these weren’t included because the rule was no more than 1 per artist but these deserve a mention
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop – KRS
Block Episode – Masta Ace
Women Lose Weight – Slick Rick