Last week, we discussed the importance of 1988 in hip hop culture, both in the way it evolved musically and how it provided a realistic portrayal of life in the inner cities. 

In part one, we discussed Slick Rick’s “Children Story”, N.W.A.’s “Straight Outta Compton”, and Boogie Down Productions’ “My Philosophy”. This week we’re picking up where we left off and will be finishing out our top fives. 

We’re joined again by Steve Tyson, a.k.a. Ellect, who shares his expertise with us. Check out his new album Intellectual Property, out now wherever you get your music.

Follow Ellect on Instagram @ellect217 and on ellect.bandcamp.com.