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J Dilla – The Shining (2xLP)

by Sonny   ·  3 years ago  

2006 Original Pressing


The last day of the challenge called for the last album released by an artist, band, or MC before their untimely death – well this album was about 75% complete when J Dilla passed. There’s not enough that could be said about his contributions to hip-hop.

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Madlib – Shades of Blue (2xLP)

by Sonny   ·  3 years ago  

2003 Original Pressing


In my(Primo Rick’s) humble opinion, @madlib is the greatest hip-hop producer. Look up any record with a Madlib feature, and it won’t be a coincidence that it’s one of the best tracks on the album. So they opened the Blue Note vault for him? Yeah, sign me up! #thegoat

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Fugees – Fu-Gee-La (12”)

by Sonny   ·  3 years ago  

1995 Original Pressing


Today’s challenge is as much about this World Cup as it is about next year’s, when the women kick it off in France. Today we reminisce about that ‘99 ?? team that won it all in PKs here at the Rose Bowl. Brandi Chastain made a name for herself that year, similar to how an MC, by the name of Lauryn Hill, made a name for herself with this cut in ‘95.

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Kamasi Washington – The Epic (LP)

by Sonny   ·  3 years ago  

2015 Original Pressing


Most of ya’ll are still digesting and loving the latest release from Mr. Washington, but don’t sleep on his previous release, The Epic. Kamasi showed his genius on this cut, on his way to god status in the jazz world.

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Hermanos Aguascalientes – La Distancia Es Como El Viento (LP)

by Sonny   ·  3 years ago  

Original Mexican Pressing – Year Unknown


The Escamilla’s (Primo Rick’s fam) hail from Aguascalientes, so that piqued my interest, but then the track listing..! I’m a sucker for covers. I was kinda bummed when I discovered it was an instrumental album, but still it’s a great and relaxing listen.

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Sting – Russians (7”)

by Sonny   ·  3 years ago  

1985 Canadian Pressing


This one is a little on the nose, but relevant none-the-less. It was a call out of the BS during the Cold War era. Fuck corruption in politics. #fifaworldcup

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Blackalicious – A2G (EP)

by Sonny   ·  3 years ago  

1999 Original Pressing


This cut was released by Blackalicious back in the day when hip hop artists would release EP’s. This one was a fave because Alphabet Aerobics, Alphabet Aerobics, Alphabet Aerobics on wax!!!!!

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Milo – So The Flies Don’t Come (LP)

by Sonny   ·  3 years ago  

2016 Limited Edition Pressing


Today’s challenge called for us to pick a record to save if the house caught fire. Well Primo Rick and I are in 100% agreement in feeling that Milo’s record is definitely worth some smoke inhalation. We seek out any record that he puts out, but this one is perfect. The chemistry Milo has with Kenny Segal is beautiful and so is the album, front to back!

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