Various Artists - Anthems Hip Hop II CD

Encompassing 30 revolutionary years of Hip-Hop in one bumper compilation, 'Anthems – Hip Hop II' sees the return of the the best selling series of all time. Back and bigger than ever, Ministry of Sound have collected the most inspirational and legendary tracks from the last three decades in this epic journey through the Hip-Hop years.

Beginning with the architects, artists such as Run DMC, The Sugarhill Gang, N.W.A, Naughty By Nature, and of course Grandmaster Flash, drop knowledge on disc one. As we move forward, disc two offers the further developed and honed sounds of Biggie, Jay-Z, Cypress Hill, and the 'gods' – Wu-Tang Clan. Finally, disc three brings us up-to-date with some of the finest modern day joints from newcomers and heavyweights alike; with J Cole, Dizzee Rascal, and 50 Cent, standing alongside Nas, EPMD, and Outkast.

With almost every big name in the game from the last three decades, this is an essential purchase for Hip-Hop heads young and old. (John Minard)