The follow up to "The Message", and another classic early 80s number from Grandmaster Flash and crew. Once again, the theme is the trials of city life, and once again, they come up with another winning message cut. (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a grey Sugar Hill sleeve.)
Sonny Landreth —
Grant Street ... CD Sugar Hill, 2005. Used ...
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A really cool later album from the great Jack McDuff – nicely stepping out from some of the multi-keyboard modes he forged for Chess Records in the 70s, and still working with a combo here that he calls the Heating System! The group has some key all-star talent – including work from ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the best Sequence singles, with the classic old school live-in-the-studio feel to the vocals and the early Sugar Hill backing band throughout the 8 minute track. Plus some added verses from Spoonie Gee. (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
An essential piece of hip hop history – served up here in the super-long version, and a shorter edit! (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing in a Sugar Hill sleeve, with a tiny stain on the corner.)
Sugarhill Gang —
8th Wonder ... LP Sugar Hill, 1981. Very Good ...
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One of the first full albums from the Sugarhill Gang – and a good sampling of their early tracks for Sugarhill! Includes the group's classic remake of "Apache" – complete with breaks stolen from the Incredible Bongo Band – plus the cuts "Funk Box" and "On ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A mighty look at one of the first great groups in hip hop – maybe not the originators of the style, but certainly the one to get some of the biggest exposure – thanks to the work of Sugar Hill Records, and some very catchy tunes! The Sugarhill Gang were one of the key groups involved ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
"Rappers Delight" is the kind of classic that hardly needs introduction – and "8th Wonder" is a lively little groover from the Sugarhill Gang – one based around the excellent "Daisy Lady" sample from 7th Wonder! The track makes great use of the original's ... (Hip Hop) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
One of the first really important full length albums in hip hop – the set that really pushed the Sugar Hill label into the major leagues, and helped show the world that rap music was definitely way more than just a New York phenomenon! The set features the group's classic "Rapper's ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the first really important full length albums in hip hop – the set that really pushed the Sugar Hill label into the major leagues, and helped show the world that rap music was definitely way more than just a New York phenomenon! The set features the group's classic "Rapper's ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The music on this one is maybe not as timeless as their Enjoy singles like "Heartbeat"and "Body Rock" – but the rhymes from Kool Moe Dee, Special K and LA Sunshine are still up there with the best of the early old school classics. (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
Tape that linoleum to the sidewalk and start poppin' your shoulders – "Break Dance" is one of those tunes that never fails to groove! The cut's a monstrous bit of street soul from the old school – served up with lots of great turntable work, monster Bongo Band beats, and even ... (Hip Hop) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
With selections by The Seldom Scene, Original Seldom Scene, Almost Original New South, Country Gentlemen, and Original Country Gentlemen. (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, minimal wear, and is bent a bit at the front panel.)
A masterclass in early rap from Sugar Hill Records – touchstone classics that thumped dancefloors from the early days to today, inspired the scene's kings and queens to follow, and helped pave the way for the sounds and styles to come! Bookended by the long versions of the good-natured party ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
After reissuing most of the best stuff from the Sugarhill catalog of old school hip hop, the folks at Sequel have put out this massive package that features the best of the bunch remixed by some of today's better-known masters of the wheels of steel. Red Snapper remixes "Hey Fellas" by ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD