A classic from the late 80s school! "Strong Island" is a straight-up masterpiece – with laidback rhymes, incredible beats, and punchy samples – a triumph of period hip hop craft if there ever was one! (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
With guest spots by DJ Romes, Kombo, Wildchild, Planet Asia, Krondon, Phil Da Agony, Montage One, Rhettmatic and the Visionaries. (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
With guest spots by DJ Romes, Kombo, Wildchild, Planet Asia, Krondon, Phil Da Agony, Montage One, Rhettmatic, and the Visionaries. (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
"Gold Digger" is another great single from Kanye West – with a minimalist funky clappin' beat track and a Ray Charles sample – plus an appearance by Ray-incarnate Jamie Foxx. The subject matter couldn't be more tired, but Kanye's vocal approach is still fresh, and the ... (Hip Hop) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
It seems like it's been a whole since we heard the Bronx referred to as Pelon, and "Pelon Rising" samples some Bronx and other MC's talking about how now's "the time for the Bronx to shine like the sun." Both cuts have a nice, spare production style (no producer is listed) ... (Hip Hop) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Another one of those novelty records Profile was putting out in the mid-80's. Similar to "Inspector Gadget" with the Batman theme and lots of cut-up vocals. (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
A plenty great dancefloor number, done in an extended Miami mode that features plenty of bass and percussion breakdowns in the middle! Lots of sparer passages really make the instrumental tune sparkle! The flipside is a vocal number, and a bit more conventional club. (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
Kenn Starr, Asheru & Talib Kweli collaborate on "If". Ken handles the flip solo. Taken from the Halftooth Presents compilation. (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
Quintessential 80s groove from Chaka Khan – a great version of Prince's "I Feel For You", remixed here with some really chunky beats and cool sampled vocal bits! (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
2 versions of Evelyn Champagne Kings monster radio hit "Shame", with an unstoppable rolling groove that we never get tired of. The original version from the late 70s here is included in both its full length and a shorter version, and it gets an updated early 90s commercial house mix from ... (Soul) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Nice 12" of Evelyn Champagne King's monster radio hit "Shame", with an unstoppable rolling groove that we never get tired of. (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
"Ya Better Bring A Gun" is still one of our favorite early west coast singles – from around the time of the first NWA LP, and with the same sense of humor. (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
Either a comeback or a swan song for Eartha – as it was her first big single in years, and maybe her last ever – but whatever the case, the tune was a strong entry in the camp disco category – with a title and theme that would keep this one playing on dancefloors for years! (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
A really great number from Kleeer – one of the group's standout early singles, and a track with a slightly warmer feel than some of their later work! There's a playful dancefloor funk approach at the bottom of the groove – bass and percussion messing around while the straighter lyric ... (Soul) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
The real star of this single is the jazzy instrumental flip, produced by Eumir Deodato like the rest of the album, with a wonderful breezy feel that reminds us a bit of nice Mizell Bros production. (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
Before the LL Cool J and Canibus battles on wax there was LL vs. Kool Moe Dee. "Let's Go" is one of Kool Moe Dee's entries in the battle, with some good punchlines, and is one of his best later tracks. Released around the time of the "How Ya Like Me Now" LP, never made it on ... (Hip Hop) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Amazing production as always from Premier that works nice with the more laid-back flow KRS adopts on this one from the "KRS-One" LP. B-side features Das EFX. (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Original promo pressing. Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, a partially removed index label with BPM at the top left, and a small sticker at the spine. Labels have some green marker.)
What can we say? Despite the stupid appearance of the band, "White Horse" was a classic breakdance/electro track that crossed over so big it had kids in Kansas running out to buy parachute pants and squares of linoleum to play along with the kids in the Bronx. Despite that runaway hit ... (Soul) read more12-inch, Vinyl record