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2005 release. "After breaking out of the Bay Area underground scene in the early '90s Del the Funkee Homosapien made a radical turn with his sophomore release, 1993's No Need for Alarm. Casting aside the familiar G-funk vibe of his debut, perhaps as No Need was produced without the involvement of his cousin Ice Cube, he moved into a jazzier -- some would say more East Coast -- direction on this project. The verbal content on No Need shifted as well, moving away from comic interludes and towards a focus on battle raps. No Need for Alarm was produced with his Oakland based Hieroglyphics Crew with Domino, A-Plus, and Casual all contributing beats making the record one of the three 'Hiero Golden Age' releases (along with Souls of Mischief's '93 til Infinity and Casual's Fear Itself)."
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"For those who know the story of the Bridge Wars, there's some irony found in the fact that Scott La Rock, representing the South Bronx, was born in Queens; though he did relocate to the South Bronx at a very young age. After graduating high school La Rock spent four years in Vermont at Castleton College where he earned varsity letters in basketball, but more importantly for the world of hip hop he became more and more enamored with music. On graduation he returned to New York and began working as a DJ and as a social worker at the Franklin Armory Men's Shelter in the Bronx. It was at the shelter that Scott met Kris Parker and the duo formed Boogie Down Productions. The rest, as they say, is history. Roughly a year after the tragic shooting death of Boogie Down Productions founder, DJ and producer Scott La Rock, B Boy Records, and KRS-One issued this special remix album, Man & His Music (Remixes From Around The World). Billed as a 'Limited Edition Collector's Classic' the project was released in a limited run -- briefly available in the '90s -- and now after years of being unavailable reappears as a tribute to one of the genre's early pioneers."
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"When released at the end of 1990 Brand Nubian's One for All emerged into musical landscape yet to be littered with disposable hip hop. The politically charged and socially conscious material brought acclaim to the project, both critically and commercially. The Source granted the album a full on Five Mics saying Brand Nubian's debut 'overflows with creativity, originality, and straight-up talent.' Even Robert Christgau of the Village Voice, who's reviews often read like a riddle penned by a hater, laced One for All with a solid A-. By the late '90s the record had been named one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums with the single 'Slow Down' on their list of Top 100 hip hop singles of all time. Sure, militant five percenter beliefs (among other things) stirred controversy. Yet the music found here remains relevant and has stood the test of time. Besides, some of us miss the days when inflammatory rhetoric in hip hop could cause controversy. Long out of print on vinyl, Traffic Entertainment now proudly presents this fresh pressing of one of hip hop's most crucial releases. A moment in time captured in the grooves of the double vinyl pressing for the world to remember how great the genre can be."
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"Starting with the debut full-length Back to the Old School audiences around the world discovered Just-Ice as one of the first MCs to bring it so hard as to be called hardcore rap. Perhaps his past as a bouncer at punk rock clubs around New York had something to do with his hardcore attitude, or perhaps just a reflection of coming up in a pre-hipster Brooklyn. Regardless, content-wise Just-Ice may have been aggressive, but the yin and the yang of it is that his flow is stylistically elegant. Production by Kurtis Mantronik only accentuated this aggressive elegance. When Mantronik exited the Sleeping Bag camp, Just-Ice paired up with KRS-One for Kool & Deadly and The Desolate One. The partnership resulted in classics like 'Freedom Of Speech,' 'Welfare Recipients,' and 'Moshitup.' Continuing to pair up with legends, 1990's Masterpiece found Ice working with Grandmaster Flash. Just-Ice has never sounded as fresh as on this double CD compendium of Sir Vicious' output for the storied Fresh, Sleeping Bag and Warlock imprints. Just the best of Just-Ice is included, from his debut 12" 'Latoya/Put That Record Back On' with production by Kurtis Mantronik through 'Cool and Wicked' from VII. Sir Vicious compiles the best material covering more than a decade and four of the best albums in hip hop history. This is the definitive overview of the original gangster of hip hop; Sir Vicious."
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"MC Lyte wasn't just one of the first female rappers, she was one of the first female rappers to point a finger right at the sexism that often populates the hip hop realm. Often taking the subject head on lyrically (and off stage), she helped open the door for everyone from Queen Latifah to Missy Elliott and, yes, even Nicki Minaj. Lyte began rhyming at the age of 12, which eventually led to a single, 'I Cram to Understand U,' which led to a recording contract with the First Priority label. MC Lyte's debut full-length, Lyte As a Rock followed, which along with Eyes On You is considered the most outstanding period of her career. And that should come as no surprise, as the late 80s produced some of the finest releases in the history of hip hop. Eyes On This found Lyte throwing braggadocio like a Gatling gun. Once again, the bulk of the production was courtesy of her brothers Milk Dee and Gizmo, better know as Audio Two, along with contributions from Nat Robinson and The King of Chill."
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"For the first time ever Criminal Minded is available as a deluxe 24 karat gold disc offering. KRS-One's combination of street slang and Webster's dictionary knowledge backed by Scott La Rock's hard hitting, minimal beats help set this album apart when it was originally released in 1986 and has stood the test of time in a way few records, regardless of genre, ever have. A true classic, Criminal Minded simultaneously set the template for gangsta rap and conscious hip hop (no small feat). Criminal Minded elevated the standards to a new level. The first ever gold disc offering of this seminal recording raises the bar even further."
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Originally released in 1988, this reissue includes two bonus tracks and a 22"x22" poster of the front cover. "De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest may have been more commercially successful, but the afrocentric, jazz political rap movement and un-fade-able Native Tounge Massive started with the Jungle Brothers. Their debut full length Straight Out the Jungle opened up many doors that are walked through by artists like Mos Def, Common and even Kanye West. Their taste for jazzy horn samples helped kick-start the entire jazz-rap movement, and their James Brown fixation was one of the first. Plus, the group's groundbreaking collaboration with legendary house producer Todd Terry, 'I'll House You,' paved the way for numerous hip-house hybrids that shot up the dance and pop charts over the next few years and appeared to be a staple on every East Coast Rap Album from '88 until '92. The opening track 'Straight Out the Jungle' samples the classic Bill Withers drum break as the JB's tell you where they are coming from. 'Black Is Black' (featuring a young Q-Tip) and 'Sounds Of The Safari' introduces the pro-black edge, while the sexually subtle classics 'Jimbrowski' and 'I'm Gonna Do You' are funny, clever and timely. Hard, smart, fun, clever and brilliant, Mike G., Africa Baby Bam and Sammy G may not have realized it but they crafted a classic rap album that stands the test of time. Available here on high grade, loud pressed, double vinyl."
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"How do you define the music of Mantronix? Is it hip hop? Electro? Funk? House? Maybe the answer is all of the above (or is it none of the above?). It is true that Mantronix will be remembered for their multifaceted sound as well as their ability to bend and blend genres flawlessly into a cohesive musical tapestry, but they will also most importantly they will be remembered as musical innovators and sub-genre pioneers. Now available for the first time ever, Traffic Entertainment Group in conjunction with Sleeping Bag Records and Warlock Entertainment present; Mantronix: King of the Beats, The Anthology 1985-1988. This carefully curated double LP compilation combines the best of Mantronix's work from the early, and arguably, best era of their career into one amazing listening experience. Whether you are an avid Mantronix fan or are looking for a place to start - this is the collection to wrap your ears around." On red and white vinyl.
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