The Ghost of '89 "When it comes to Hip Hop, every die hard fan has a favorite of some sort. Something that when they hear, see, or just even think about, it instantly transports them back in time. A favorite rapper, a favorite DJ, a favorite era, a favorite record... a favorite something! That is what the "The Ghost of '89" represents. The year 1989 is special to me for a few reasons. First off, most will agree that Hip Hop's "Golden Era" is roughly between the years of 1987-1995.