Product Description
Contents: Straight reissue of 10 carefully selected titles from the first phase of the Golden Age Hip Hop Masterpiece Series! The "Golden Age Hip Hop" is a golden age in hip hop history, spanning the late 1980s to the early 1990s, centered around the NY/Brooklyn scene, bridging the gap between old school and new school. Known as the Middle School in Japan, this era's hip hop sound saw a shift towards sampling soul, jazz, and funk in backing tracks, and addressed social issues in lyrics. Many important works were released during this period that profoundly influenced the evolution of hip hop after the old school era. The highly anticipated "Golden Age Hip Hop Masterpiece Series" has begun, archiving numerous classic albums from indie labels that released some of the most cutting-edge sounds of the time, including B-BOY RECORDS, home to Boogie Down Productions (which launched KRS-One), FRESH RECORDS, which brought EPMD and Nice & Smooth into the majors, and IDLERS, which debuted Jungle Brothers! Stay tuned! JVC Force's second album, released after moving from B-Boy Records to Idlers. A fulfilling work that actively incorporates the trends of the time, from big samples to electro and house. Original: Released in 1990. Japanese liner notes by Itaru Ohmae. 2018 latest digital remastering, bonus tracks included, original jacket used, strictly limited edition. Media reviews and more. This second album, which has seen significant re-evaluation, includes "Intro 2 Dance," a sequel to the first anthem "Strong Island," the disco sampled "Smooth-N-Mellow," and the ragga-style "Matik-A-Matik." Released in 1990. (C)RS
