Feeling nostalgic? Each week XXL's staffers bring you a throwback playlist to help you get through the week. See what we're bumping around the office...


"I was going through some old Jay this weekend, and I've always loved this smooth cut. Plus, who doesn't want to know the meaning of life?" - Adam Fleischer, Music Editor


"One my favorite beats off all time. So ill. DJ Premier truly blesses the track. That's not all, though--this is a great storytelling rap from Guru." - AF


"Obvious reasons but honestly I play that joint all the time. One of those timeless songs that capture the past and the present at the same time." - Khalid Salaam, Senior Editor


"Rebel without a pause--public enemy" - KS


"That record still goes hard today." - Mark Lelinwalla, Senior Editor


"Prodigy kills that verse - 'Hey love, I wanna hold you and talk to you/Put my arm around ya shoulder and walk with you.' Dope." - ML


"It's a classic joint and you can't listen to it just once" - Amber McKenzie, Associate Editor


"The beat is dope and the story's real; been listening to it for a week." - AM


"Perfect track to cheer up one of your boys if they're going through a breakup." - Jesse Gissen, Digital News Editor


"I'm been stuck in 90s mode all week and this is by far one of my all time favorite horn samples ever." - JG

"I need another Andre 3000 verse yesterday." - Carl Chery, Digital Content Director


"I love how Gang Starr's B sides were always stronger. Yes, 'Dwyck' was initially a B-side. R.I.P Guru." - CC


"Before the PayPal drama, there was Hardcore. Can't stop playing the Lil Cease-assisted track "Crush On You" which has an equally as memorable video." - Nicole Lopresti


"I love that Daz Dillinger-produced song samples "A Dream" by DeBarge."- NL

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