Tommy Boy Compilation

Tommy Boy - 45 Years on 45s: Classics, Fan Favorites & Deep Cuts Tommy Boy Compilation

Tommy Boy is one of the most influential independent labels in hip-hop and dance music history. Foundedits shoin 1981 by Tom Silverman in New York City, the label became a cultural engine for groundbreaking artists who blurred genre lines and defined the sound of the 1980s and '90s. Tommy Boy introduced the world to acts like Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force, whose 1982 single "Planet Rock" helped launch the electrohip- hop movement. The label also released iconic material from Queen Latifah, Digital Underground, House of Pain, and Coolio, among others. Known for it's fearless creativity and ear for innovation, Tommy Boy became synonymous with the golden age of hip-hop and remains a cornerstone in independent music culture. Tommy Boy celebrates it's 45th anniversary with this 7" box set of Classics, Fan Favorites and Deep Cuts featuring de la Soul, Naughty By Nature, Planet Patrol, and more.