I didn't start really consuming and absorbing rap music until late '92/early '93. Rap from the 80s definitely sounds more dated, but some of it is still pretty incredible to listen to. You may not like the albums, but how can u deny Rakim, SLick Rick, or BDK's hits? Honestly, a song like Eric B for President or Check out My Melody goes as hard as any today. Or Doug E Fresh 'Keep Risin' to the Top.'

Anyway, have tried listening to Critical Beatdown lately? Or any of De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, ATCQ, or EPMD's early albums? All still hold up very well imo. And I say this as someone who's heavily biased toward 90s rap.