Gang Starr, Mass Appeal | Throwback Vibez
![Gang Starr, Mass Appeal: Throwback Vibez No. 101 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Virgin Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/gang-starr-mass-appeal-throwback-vibez-101-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 101st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Mass Appeal” by legendary hip-hop duo Gang Starr.

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype
Can you feel those vibes, those surefire Throwback Vibez?! Throwback Vibez is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past. Ah, there is nothing like a good oldie to get you fired up! The records featured in this column feature gems from the 20th century, with a few exceptions. All genres of music are welcome.
![Gang Starr, Mass Appeal: Throwback Vibez No. 101 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Virgin Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/gang-starr-mass-appeal-throwback-vibez-101-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 101st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Mass Appeal” by legendary hip-hop duo Gang Starr.
![Shocking Blue, Venus: Throwback Vibez No. 100 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Red Bullet; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/shocking-blue-venus-throwback-vibez-100-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 100th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Venus,” the number one hit by the Dutch rock band Shocking Blue.
![Tony! Toni! Toné!, Feels Good: Throwback Vibez No. 99 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tony-toni-tone-feels-good-throwback-vibez-99-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 99th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Feels Good” by Grammy-nominated R&B band Tony! Toni! Toné!.
![Extreme, Extreme II: Pornograffitti [📷: A&M Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/extreme-extreme-ii-pornograffitti.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 98th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “More Than Words,” the Grammy-nominated song by the Boston rock band Extreme.
![En Vogue, Hold On: Throwback Vibez No. 97 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corp.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/en-vogue-hold-on-throwback-vibez-97-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 97th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Hold On” by Grammy-nominated R&B girl group En Vogue.
![Sam Cooke, Bring It On Home to Me: Throwback Vibez No. 96 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sam-cooke-bring-it-on-home-to-me-throwback-vibez-96-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 96th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Bring It On Home to Me” by The King of Soul, Sam Cooke.
![Electric Light Orchestra, Don’t Bring Me Down: Throwback Vibez No. 95 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Epic Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/electric-light-orchestra-dont-bring-me-down-throwback-vibez-95-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 95th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Don’t Bring Me Down” by the English rock band Electric Light Orchestra.
![The Drifters, There Goes My Baby: Throwback Vibez No. 94 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corp.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/the-drifters-there-goes-my-baby-throwback-vibez-94-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 94th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “There Goes My Baby” by vintage R&B/soul collective The Drifters.
![Leroy Hutson, All Because of You: Throwback Vibez No. 93 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/leroy-hutson-all-because-of-you-throwback-vibez-93-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 93rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “All Because of You” by soul singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Leroy Hutson.
![Megadeth, Countdown to Extinction: Throwback Vibez No. 92 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol Records, LLC; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/megadeth-countdown-to-extinction-throwback-vibez-92-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 92nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Countdown to Extinction” by the heavy metal and thrash band Megadeth.
![Steve Miller Band, Abracadabra: Throwback Vibez No. 91 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sailor Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/steve-miller-band-abracadabra-throwback-vibez-91-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 91st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Abracadabra” by the Steve Miller Band.
![Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Welcome to the Pleasuredome: Throwback Vibez No. 90 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ZTT Records Limited; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/frankie-goes-to-hollywood-welcome-to-the-pleasuredome-throwback-vibez-90-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 90th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Welcome to the Pleasuredome” by English pop band Frankie Goes to Hollywood.