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Mike Rapaport‘s love of music started when he was just a kid, causing trouble in the studio of his dad, legendary NY radio DJ Disco Dave, at WK2 Disco 92 in the ’70s.

One day, his dad brought home a copy of “Rapper’s Delight” by Sugarhill Gang and it was over; Michael was hooked on hip-hop.

Since then he’s become a major hip-hop historian, just check our interview with him to hear tales of Mike at the club alongside some of hip-hop’s legends.

Exclusive Interview: Michael Rapaport

So who does the actor/comedian/director of “Beats Rhymes and Life: The Travels Of A Tribe Called Quest” have blasting from his headphones when he’s not on his grind?

Check out the following pages to find out to who Mike Rap says you should be listening to. He knows his sh*t, so pay attention!

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Tyler The Creator – “Yonkers”

Mike says: “I love this song! The video is one of best I’ve seen in years. He seems like the Marilyn Manson of hip-hop. I want him to be in my next movie as an actor!”

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Jay Electronica -“Exhibit C”

Mike says: “I haven’t heard an emcee as versatile as him. I think everyone is anticipating his album and this song got that anticipation brewing…”

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Bobby Womack – “Across 110th Street”

Mike says: “Classic ’70s soul. The soundtrack to one of the great blaxploitation movies (Across 110th Street – 1972) and the opening credits to Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Jackie Brown’ had another version.”

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A Tribe Called Quest – “Electric Relaxation”

Mike says: “Classic. This song is timeless. Very emotional, sensual, a great song for the summertime.”

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John Coltrane – “A Love Supreme”

Mike says: “My favorite of all Jazz albums.”

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James Brown “Papa Don’t Take No Mess”

Mike says: “I play this for my kids to let them know I’m the boss…”

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The Black Keys – “Stack Shot Billy”

Mike says: “I love this band! They make alot of funky noise and it’s only 2 dudes. My favorite new band by far.”

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D’Angelo – “Untitled (How Does It Feel?)”

Mike says: “The last true great soul album.”

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Frank Ocean – “American Wedding”

Mike says: “I love this guy’s take on young love and I love that he took matters into his own hands and released a mixtape of R&B joints. First time I’ve seen that happen.”

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De La Soul – “Stakes Is High”

Mike says: “‘The Native Tongues has officially been re-instated!’ De La is one of my favorite groups ever.”

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Eric B & Rakim – “Eric B Is President”

Mike says: “This is like a slow jam tempoed hip hop classic.”