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Two hours of 1990s hip-hop instrumentals to help you concentrate

Celebrate 50 years since the birth of hip hop with this all-90s beats mix. Featuring tracks from Lauryn Hill, De La Soul, Missy Elliot, Dr. Dre and more.

Celebrate 50 years since the birth of hip hop with this all-90s beats mix. Featuring tracks from Lauryn Hill, De La Soul, Missy Elliot, Dr. Dre and more.

With new mixes landing every week, you will never be short of focus time soundtracks. Whether you’re working, studying, or concentrating on a hobby, rest assured you can block out distraction with this mix of beautifully curated beats.

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Thu 24 Aug 202304:00
BBC Radio 1 Relax

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Music Played

  • Beastie Boys

    Flute Loop (Instrumental)

  • Souls of Mischief

    93 'Til Infinity (Instrumental)

  • Lauryn Hill

    Doo Wop (That Thing) (Instrumental)

    • Ruffhouse Records.

  • Slick Rick & OutKast

    Street Talkin' (Instrumental)

  • The Notorious B.I.G.

    Juicy (Remix Instrumental)

    • Bad Boy Entertainment.

  • Salt‐N‐Pepa

    Shoop (Instrumental)

    • London Records.

  • A Tribe Called Quest

    Check The Rhime (Instrumental)

  • Slum Village

    Players (Instrumental)

    • Good Vibe Recordings.

  • De La Soul, Dres & Shortie No Mass

    En Focus (Instrumental)

  • The Pharcyde

    Runnin' (Instrumental)

    • The Bicycle Music Company.

  • MF DOOM

    Doomsday (Instrumental)

    • Metalface.

  • Carole King, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince & Jeffrey Townes

    Summertime (DJ Jazzy Jeff's Instrumental)

  • Queen Latifah

    I Dont Know (Instrumental Version)

  • 7L & Esoteric, Army of the Pharaohs, Bahamadia, Chief Kamachi, Jedi Mind Tricks & Virtuoso

    The Five Perfect Exertions (Instrumental)

  • Arrested Development

    People Everyday (Metamorphosis Instrumental)

  • Dr. Dre

    Still DRE (Instrumental)

  • Yasiin Bey

    Hip Hop (Instrumental)

    • Rawkus.

  • Mary J. Blige & Method Man

    I'll Be There For You/ You're All I Need To Get By (Razor Sharp Instrumental)

  • Nas

    Halftime (Instrumental)

    • Ruffhouse Records.

  • Slum Village

    Fall In Love (Instrumental)

    • Ne'Astra Music.

  • Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth

    It's Not a Game (Instrumental Version)

  • Wu-Tang Clan

    C.R.E.A.M. (Instrumental)

  • Janet Jackson

    Got 'Til It's Gone (Instrumental) (feat. Joni Mitchell & Q‐Tip)

  • Smif‐n‐Wessun

    Wrektime (Instrumental)

  • Busta Rhymes & Zhané

    It's A Party (Instrumental)

  • Mr. Scruff & Roots Manuva

    Jus Jus (Instrumental)

  • The Pharcyde

    Passin' Me By (Instrumental)

  • Lil’ Kim

    Drugs (Instrumental)

    • Big Beat.

  • Common

    1999 (Instrumental)

  • Dr. Dre

    The Message (Instrumental)

  • Missy Elliott

    The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) (Instrumental)

  • DJ Shadow

    Transmission 2

Broadcasts

  • Sat 29 Jul 202302:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Sat 29 Jul 202304:00
    BBC Radio 1 Relax
  • Wed 2 Aug 202304:00
    BBC Radio 1 Relax
  • Tue 8 Aug 202304:00
    BBC Radio 1 Relax
  • Mon 14 Aug 202304:00
    BBC Radio 1 Relax
  • Fri 18 Aug 202304:00
    BBC Radio 1 Relax
  • Sun 20 Aug 202304:00
    BBC Radio 1 Relax
  • Thu 24 Aug 202304:00
    BBC Radio 1 Relax