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Contents First-press limited editionPaper jacket packagingIncludes Japanese liner notes This is the origin of hip-hop breakbeats! The skull jacket makes a big impact, and it's a must-have for soul and rare groove fans, "Skull Snaps" is being reissued! In addition to GANG STARR and CAMP LO, who led the 90's HIPHOP scene, THE PRODIGY, who dominated the UK rave scene, it also includes the super-classic drum break "It's a New Day," which is also known in Japan as the sample used in the anthem "Konya wa Boogie Back"! This is the only album released in 1973 by "SKULL SNAPS," a soul/funk band that originated from the soul group "THE DIPLOMATS," which was active mainly in Washington D.C., USA. This album is widely known to hip-hop listeners as a sampling source, but it was produced by none other than the sweet music king, George Kerr! With its Northern Soul-style sound, it's a soul classic, yet it's also a mysterious 70s masterpiece that rare groove collectors will surely want to add to their collections! Media reviews and more: This is the origin of hip-hop breakbeats! Featuring Gang Starr and Camp Lo, who led the 1990s hip-hop scene, as well as The Prodigy, who dominated the UK rave scene, and the super-classic drum break "It's a New Day," which is also known in Japan as the sample source for the anthem "Boogie Back"! This is the only album released in 1973 by Skull Naps, a soul/funk band that originated from the soul group The Diplomats, which was active mainly in Washington D.C., USA. (C)RS
