Whoever said that hip hop and rap music lacked class can eat their heart out. Conductor Radzimir Debski (JIMEK) led the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra through a mash-up of rhythmic classics, touching on a generation who loves everyone from Wu-Tang to the contemporary Kendrick Lamar.
It wouldn't be the first time hip hop has employed the use of symphonic elements in its music. If you're a fan of 50 Cent, then you can hear a section of brass and strings help push the hook of the song to a new level in his iconic "In da Club" party anthem.
And if you were curious, yes Jay Z also receives a tribute to his "Girls, Girls, Girls" hit as well.
According to High Snobiety:
"Back in March, the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra performed a 30-song medley of some of the most influential hip-hop hits from the past 20 years. Arranged and conducted by Radzimir Dębski - better known as JIMEK - the 10-minute-long arrangement opens up with Kendrick Lamar's 'Swimming Pools' before closing out with an original. The entire hip-hop spectrum is explored, with classic tracks like Dr. Dre's 'Still D.R.E.' and Missy Elliott's 'Get Your Freak On' receiving the loudest audience ovations."
Thus, without further ado, here is JIMEX leading the PNRSO through a medley of alternative rap hits. A tracklist follows beneath it.
1. Kendrick Lamar – Swimming Pools
2. M.I.A. – Bad Girls
3. Wiz Khalifa – Black and Yellow
4. 2Pac – Dear Mama
5. Cam’Ron – Hey Ma
5. Barry White – Basketball Jones /feat. Chris Rock
6. Jay-Z – Girls Girls Girls (Tom Brock)
7. Tribe Called Quest – Electric Relaxation
8. Wu-Tang Clan – C.R.E.A.M
9. Mobb Deep – Give Up The Goods
10. Kanye West – Flashing Lights
11. 50 Cent – In Da Club
12. 50 Cent – Outta Control /feat. Mobb Deep
13. Jay-Z – Lost One
14. Jay-Z – Roc Boys
15. Beastie Boys – Sure Shot
16. Nas – Nas is Like
17. Dr. Dre – Still D.R.E.
18. Xzibit – Alcoholic
19. Missy Elliott – Get Your Freak On
20. Dr. Dre – What’s the Difference feat. Eminem
21. M.O.P. – Cold As Ice
22. M.O.P. – Ante Up
23. Pharoahe Monch – Simon Says
24. Beyoncé – Crazy In Love
25. Snoop Dogg – Drop It Like Its Hot feat. Pharell
26. Sisqo – Thong Song
27. Nicky Minaj – Anaconda
28. Wu-Tang Clan – Gravel Pit
29. Baauer – Harlem Shake
30. JIMEK x Pezet – Nie Muszę Wracać
