The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip Hop 1979–1983

The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip Hop 1979–1983 is a compilation of old school hip hop music from Connecticut, a place not generally known for its rap music scene.

The album was released on compact disc and on vinyl by Stones Throw Records.

Track listing

 * 1) "Rappin' With Mr. Magic" (Mr. Magic) – 9:11
 * 2) "Get Up (And Go to School)" (Pookey Blow) – 6:14
 * 3) "Potential 1980" (Mister Magic) – 9:53
 * 4) "Party People [Remix]" (Rappermatical Five) – 6:49
 * 5) "Million Dollar Legs" (Outlaw Four) – 5:37
 * 6) "2001 Kazoo's" (Mister Magic, Positive Choice Band) – 6:48
 * 7) "Be-Bop Convention Theme" (Forum Band) – 2:30
 * 8) "Shake Your Boody" (Chillie Three MCs) – 4:54
 * 9) "Fill the Be-Bop" (LOD Crew) – 4:54
 * 10) "Earth Break" (Mister Magic, Pookey Blow) – 5:33
 * 11) "Ventriloquist Rap" (Willie & Woodie Brown) – 3:27
 * 12) "I Just Wanna Dance" (Cuzz Band) – 3:23
 * 13) "Showdown Rehearsal [Live]" (Second Showdown Crew) – 5:16
 * 14) "Untitled Track" – 4:25

Musicians

 * Percussion: Roy Alexander, Augustine "Apple" Cerrino,
 * Guitar: Eugene Brown, Perry Mobley, Earl Whitaker
 * Bass: Ed Cloud, Mark Moore, Doug Wimbish
 * Drums: Steve Cloud, James "Louis" Moore, Pumpkin
 * Turntables: DJ Starchild
 * Horn: Fred Noble, Zadoc Noble

Album staff

 * Research: Dooley-O, Egon
 * Photography: Ali D, Butchie B, Cool Rap, Joey Dee, DJ Starchild, Stephen Free, Pookey Blow
 * Art direction: Jeff Jank

Technical staff

 * Executive producer: Peanut Butter Wolf
 * Re-mastering: Dave Cooley
 * Restoration: Dave Cooley
 * Editing: Dave Cooley
 * Engineering: Richard Robinson, DJ Starchild, Egon,
 * Annotation: Egon