Carver Area High School/Carver Seniors Class Of 83 —
Get Live 83/Carver Senior Song ... 12-inch Challenger/Soul Jazz (UK), 1982. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)...
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A high school record, but also one of the first hip hop singles to come out of Chicago! Given that in the early 80s, Chi-town was still focusing mostly on soul (and soon, house), the Windy City was way behind New York in terms of hip hop production – and most early rap efforts came out as novelty tunes by local personalities. But this little gem has a surprising level of quality – simple old school backings at best, copping a Sugarhill groove from the start – but some nicely scripted lyrics from a number of Carver High School seniors, presented in a way that's a bit more staid than the usual east coast single – but still quite nice! The flipside has a mellower cut – a cool "Senior Song" that's done like some laidback 80s R&B ballad, but with a more youthful vocal approach. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Two really beautiful tracks – both with keyboards from Antero Sievert and trumpet from Noah Halpern – served up in a nice lean groove! Side one features an introspective take on the famous Beatles tune – done in a way that's nicely contemplative, and with energy that's much more personal than you might expect! "Peace On Earth" has this great warm Fender Rhodes – played with a mellow sense of tone that's a beautiful match for the crisper lines of the trumpet! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Includes "Stoplight", "Lollipop" with Jay-Z, Soopafly, & Nate Dogg, "Hourglass" with Mr Kane & Goldie Loc, "From Long Beach 2 Brick City" with Redman, Nate Dogg & Warren G, "You Got What I Want" with Ludacris, Goldie Loc, & Uncle Charlie Wilson, "The One & Only", "Batman & Robin" with Lady Of Rage & RBX, and "Wasn't Your Fault". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with a small corner bump.)
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