Top 5
Hiphop Acts Beloved by Heads of Color but Underrated by Whites

1. Eric B. and Rakim Both Blaze and The Source say "Best of All Time," but rave kids only know 'em from Tricky covers.

2. Kool G. Rap and DJ Polo Check out 1989's Road to the Riches--a Marley Marl production tour de force.

3. Audio Two A generation has passed, but in New York '99, a DJ who shows up without a copy of "Top Billin'" is still asking for a screw-faced dismissal.

4. Cocoa Brovaz, a.k.a. Smif & Wessun It ain't gotta think if it do got that swing.

5. Biggie/Tupac Dead men don't sell out.