The 2008 compilation Droppin’ Science was a collection of classic Blue Note tracks by Lou Donaldson, Lonnie Smith, Ronnie Foster, Grant Green, Donald Byrd & others that were featured prominently as samples in some of the greatest hip hop cuts of the late ‘80s, ‘90s and beyond by artists including A Tribe Called Quest, Dr. Dre, Beastie Boys, and more.

Tracklist:

A1 Lou Donaldson - It’s Your Thing
A2 Ronnie Foster - Mystic Brew
A3 Donald Byrd - Think Twice

B1 David McCallum - The Edge
B2 Brother Jack McDuff - Oblighetto
B3 Joe Williams - Get Out Of My Life, Woman
B4 Grant Green - Down Here On The Ground

C1 Lonnie Smith - Spinnin’ Wheel
C2 Jeremy Steig - Howling For Judy
C3 Lou Donaldson - Who’s Making Love (To Your Old Lady)

D1 Ronnie Laws - Tidal Wave
D2 Monk Higgins - Little Green Apples
D3 Donald Byrd - Wind Parade