This is a huge 12 disc box set of various old school rap songs from the years 1979-1991. Something you do not want to miss!

From the biggest radio hits to the underground club favorites, the early days of hip-hop featured some of the best music ever recorded. Now Tommy Boy has compiled its critically acclaimed "Essential Hip Hop" series, Volumes 1-12, into one limited edition box set. Compiled by Tommy Boy founder Tom Silverman himself, the "Hip-Hop Essentials" series includes classic, groundbreaking records from the years 1979-1991. A great assortment of hip-hop - 144 songs =12 hours 07 min 15 sec.

Shot in Cologne, Germany, the Respect Yourself DVD features one of the true great rock voices of all time delivering an outstanding live performance. Set in an intimate setting at the Limelight club, Cocker performs songs from his 2002 studio album "Respect Yourself", which is included in this amazing Special Edition. The DVD also includes an up close and personal interview with Joe Cocker himself.