The 1990s is often referred to as the golden age of hip-hop. During that era, rap music gained more attention ... of oft-forgotten hip-hop gems of the '90s that deserve a lot more rotation.

From the golden age of rap to present day, look at (and listen to) some of the most iconic funk samples ever used in hip-hop, and watch WE WANT THE FUNK! on PBS.

The vibrant 1990s marked a revolutionary period in the South African music scene ... spirit of celebration and fun that ...