When it comes to the Fat Boys, it's important to look beyond the cartoonish image that accompanied their crossover hits in the '80s. Sure, they teamed up with The Beach Boys to record "Wipeout" and even hammed up their own hefty size on "All You Can Eat”, but the trio of Prince Markie Dee, Kool Rock-Ski and Buff Love can claim rock-solid hip-hop roots. Originally recording as the Disco 3, Buff made pioneering beatbox moves while the group's self-titled debut album in '84 stands as a powerful fusion of stripped-down beats and fierce raps. This collection proves their real talent.