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How to Listen to Old School Rap Music

Old school hip hop music is the birth of modern rap. Artists such as Grandmaster Flash, Run D.M.C. and Doug E. Fresh paved the way for rappers like Eminem and Jay-Z. Listening to old school rap music isn't just about enjoying music from previous decades; it's a way for those who are new to the genre to introduce themselves to the originators of hip hop and rap music. Luckily for those interested in hearing such music, there are sources that allow you to listen to old school rap online, for free.

Things You'll Need

  • Internet access
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Instructions

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      Find old school rap stations on I Heart Radio. I Heart Radio offers streaming audio from a wide variety of classic hip hop stations located throughout the United States. Click on the play button located next to a station, and the station opens in a new window. I Heart Radio also offers free applications for several mobile devices.

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      Listen to old school rap via AOL Radio. AOL Radio has streaming stations such as 80s Hip Hop, Classic Hip Hop and old school rap radio stations located in various cities throughout the country. AOL Radio offers a free Web browser toolbar and mobile application that allows you to listen to music without visiting the website.

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      Use Live 365 to listen to old school rap. Live 365 hosts user-created classic hip hop stations. These stations include hip hop music from the 70s and the 80s. While there is a Live 365 mobile application, individuals without a Live 365 subscription account have access to fewer stations on the application than individuals with a subscription account.

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      Learn about and listen to classic rap music on Last.fm. This website contains one old school hip hop streaming station, as well as a description of the term "old school hip hop." Click on the tabs found on the left side of the page, such as artists and tracks, to find the names of specific songs and artists associated with old school rap. The "Tracks" page, for example, has previews for a variety of songs. Click the "Play Old School Hip Hop Tag Radio" to access the streaming station.

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