The Best Of Techno Hop Volume One by Various is an impressive collection of techno-hop tracks that showcase the best of the genre. The album features a mix of classic and contemporary tracks, including hits from artists such as Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, and Run-DMC.
The album opens with the iconic "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa, a track that helped define the sound of early techno-hop. From there, the album takes listeners on a journey through the history of the genre, featuring tracks from the likes of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Whodini, and Kurtis Blow.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang, a song that helped bring hip hop to the mainstream in the late 1970s. The track is still as catchy and infectious as ever, with its iconic bassline and memorable lyrics.
Another highlight of the album is "Walk This Way" by Run-DMC and Aerosmith, a groundbreaking collaboration that fused rock and hip hop together in a way that had never been done before. The track is a testament to the power of music to break down barriers and bring people together.