The amazing first single that ruled the airwaves for most of 1986, has been sampled by dozens of other MC's, and made better use of a Mountain sample than anyone could have imagined. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label pressing with CSB etch in a pink 4th & Broadway sleeve.)
The standout LP from The Dream Warriors – a quirky hip hop group who first sprung onto the scene in the wake of De La Soul and Tribe Called Quest. The duo were Canadian, and had a style that was a bit more open-ended than others – with room for odd samples and a keen sense of humor. Both of these are displayed well in the album's classic track "My Definition of a Boombastic Jazz Style" – a pretty great number that sampled heavily from Quincy Jones' "Soul Bossa Nova", many years before the track became better known as the theme from Austin Powers. Other tracks include "Follow Me Not", "Ludi", "Tune From the Missing Channel", and "Wash Your Face in My Sink". " CD
"I Ain't No Joke" is a classic from the first Eric B & Rakim LP that still holds up today – and "Extended Beat" is the instrumental version. "Eric B is on the Cut" is nearly four minutes of Eric B cutting up parts of "My Melody". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label pressing in a blue Island sleeve, with light ring wear.)
A great volume in this series – one that wasn't issued in the US, and filled with 15 jazzy groovers from the mid 90s, most of which hold up pretty darn well today! Titles include "Underwater Love" by Smoke City, "Claire" by iO, "To Forgive But Not Forget" by Outside, "You Are Heaven Sent" by Nicolette, "Horizons" by LTJ Bukem, "Migration" by Nitin Sawhney, "Ponteio" by Da Lata, "Jazz Garage" by Akasha, "Feel The Sunshine" by Alex Reece, "Rudiments" by Dave Angel, "Bittersweet" by Lewis Taylor, and "Surfin" by Ernest Ranglin. CD
Eric B & Rakim —
Paid In Full (2LP version) ... LP 4th & Broadway/Universal, 1987. New Copy 2LP (reissue)...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Paid In Full, indeed! Eric B & Rakim's seminal debut still pays off in so many ways, and it was such a vital link between the party rockin' style of the old school and the terse, hard-hitting beats and rhymes of the nascent school, we can't even come up with the words for the praise it's due. Essential would be an understatement, it's really part of the bedrock for some of the best hip hop to come, very little of which could match it! Includes the immortal "I Ain't No Joke", "Eric B Is In The Cut", "I Know You Got Soul", "Move The Crowd", "Paid in Full", "Chinese Arithmetic", and "Eric B. Is President". LP, Vinyl record album
Adrian Sherwood mans the production while Keith Leblanc, Doug Wimbish and Skip MacDonald lay down a clattering, guitar heavy industrial hip hop groove. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Classic Afro-centric hip-hop from the golden era, with the dynamic duo Brother J and Professor X rapping over seriously slamming jeep beats. Tracks include "Funkin Lesson", "Shaft's Big Score", "Earth Bound", "Tribal Jam", "Grand Verbalizer, What Time Is It?", "Heed The Word Of the Brother", and "Raise The Flag". CD
Ronny Jordan —
Antidote ... CD 4th & Broadway, 1992. Used ...
Out Of Stock
A classic bit of London funky guitar from Ronny Jordan – the heir apparent to Grant Green and Ivan Boogaloo Joe Jones – and one of the best new players of his generation! The set takes the older funky guitar styles of the 60s soul jazz generation, and fuses it with a 90s nujazz approach – to come up with some tight groovers that have a surprisingly classic feel, yet which also sparkle with the fresher sounds of the time – some of the hip rhythms that were bubbling around in London during the Talking Loud and early Acid Jazz years. Titles include a great remake of "So What", the jazz/hip hop classic "Get To Grips", and the cuts "Cool & Funky", "Summer Smile", "Show Me", "Nite Spice", and "After Hours". CD
Not really a hip hop single, but a nice bit of mixing by Steinski, as he cuts together classic samples from TV commercials, over hip hop beats, for a nice post-modern mass media melange! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Courtney Pine with Tony Remi, Steve Lewinson, Thebi Lipere, Mamadi Kamara, Gary Crosby, Wayne Batchelor, Brian Abrahams, Frank Tontoh, Mark Mondesir, Peter Lewinson, Keith Waite & Cameron Pierre. CD
21
Dee Dee Wilde —
No Way Out ... CD 4th & Broadway/Universal (Japan), 1988. New Copy ...
Out Of Stock
Dee Dee Wilde's an American singer, but this debut set saw more international release than domestic exposure back home – which is quite a shame, as the singer works with strong help from brother Eugene Wilde, who put together the set with all the same strong elements as his own records from the time! There's a catchy 80s soul vibe throughout – the kind of mellow-stepping beats that really shine on the best numbers, and make the tunes groove in ways that don't always need the vocals to lead the way – perfect for the gentler style that Dee Dee brings to the lyrics. Titles include "I'll Be Good To You", "Round & Round", "No Way Out", "Love'll Do Anything", "I Found You", "Lap Of Luxury", and "Smooth Operator". CD
Possible matches: 1
22
Eric B & Rakim —
Paid In Full ... CD Island, 1987. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Paid In Full, indeed! Eric B & Rakim's seminal debut still pays off in so many ways, and it was such a vital link between the party rockin' style of the old school and the terse, hard-hitting beats and rhymes of the nascent school, we can't even come up with the words for the praise it's due. Essential would be an understatement, it's really part of the bedrock for some of the best hip hop to come, very little of which could match it! Includes the immortal "I Ain't No Joke", "Eric B Is In The Cut", "I Know You Got Soul", "Move The Crowd", "Paid in Full", "Chinese Arithmetic", and "Eric B. Is President". CD
(Original 4th & Broadway version with a crease through traycard artwork.)
Didn't find what you're looking for? You can set a product alert and we'll notify you of new matches.