Watch This Orchestra Play a Medley of Hip-Hop Classics

In March of this year, orchestra conductor Radzimir Debski — better known as JIMEK — led the

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In March of this year, orchestra conductor Radzimir Debski — better known as JIMEK — led the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra through a beautiful medley of classic hip-hop songs. The renditions were done as an encore following a symphonic concert at the Polish Nation Radio Orchestra Concert Hall in Katowice, Poland. Enjoy the footage above and take a look below for the set list in its entirety.

JIMEK — Hip-Hop History Orchestrated (Track List)
Kendrick Lamar – Swimming Pools
M.I.A. – Bad Girls
Wiz Khalifa – Black and Yellow
2Pac – Dear Mama
Cam’Ron – Hey Ma
Barry White – Basketball Jones /feat. Chris Rock
Jay-Z – Girls Girls Girls (Tom Brock)
Tribe Called Quest – Electric Relaxation
Wu-Tang Clan – C.R.E.A.M
Mobb Deep – Give Up The Goods
Kanye West – Flashing Lights
50 Cent – In Da Club
50 Cent – Outta Control /feat. Mobb Deep
Jay-Z – Lost One
Jay-Z – Roc Boys
Beastie Boys – Sure Shot
Nas – Nas is Like
Dr. Dre – Still D.R.E.
Xzibit – Alcoholic
Missy Elliott – Get Your Freak On
Dr. Dre – What’s the Difference feat. Eminem
M.O.P. – Cold As Ice
M.O.P. – Ante Up
Pharoahe Monch – Simon Says
Beyoncé – Crazy In Love
Snoop Dogg – Drop It Like Its Hot feat. Pharell
Sisqo – Thong Song
Nicky Minaj – Anaconda
Wu-Tang Clan – Gravel Pit
Baauer – Harlem Shake
JIMEK x Pezet – Nie Muszę Wracać

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