The Roots-Organix(1993)

I don't want to fuck up this post, so im just guna start with their first album. The Roots, an 'alternative' hip-hop group from the early 90s, formed in Philly. They were the FIRST to incorporate live jazz instrumentals along with smooth lyrics.

Double bass driven, snare complimented beats made the Roots different from the rest.

If ya'll like jazz, These tracks are all you will ever need. Their first album Organix (1993) has left an impression on me which is yet to be matched by any other album as a whole. I hope ya'll enjoy these laid back eclectic tracks from the groups first joint. I'll have a lot more of their stuff up as I get to know their following albums as well as I know the first.

Enjoy.

Peace

Pass The Popcorn-The Roots
Anti Circle-The Roots
Good Music-The Roots
Grits-The Roots
Essaywhuman (Live at the Soulshack)-The Roots

Luck Of Lucien

Lucien Revolucien, a lot of people don't know who this doode is and what this record is even about. Lucien was an old school MC from France involved in the french hip-hop movement in the early 90's. This record was a tribute to the under-appreciated skills of Lucien on their first LP, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm (My favourite album). This also featured on a 12" single along with Butter (didn't even get close to Luck). This song is Tribe's greatest achievement and if my life could have a theme song, this would be it. The smooth bass groove & the fly trumpet riff kinda makes you feel like strutting. Amazing unforgettable song for the time.

Peace

Luck of Lucien - A Tribe Called Quest

The Delicious Vinyl Years

The Delicious Vinyl Years is a compilation album wrappin up Jay Dee's early records, 95-98. The memorable beats were all compiled in 2007. It exemplifies Dilla's early work with artists such as the Pharcyde, Brand New Heavies & Q-Tip. The tracks on this record are responsible for Dilla's heightened status in the Hip-hop world. Snare hoppin' back beats, jazzy swirls of bass and Dilla's dope samples intrigues the listener to just keep pressin play. Dope Album. Props again to the greatest. Il leave you with my 3 favourite tracks from the album.

Peace

Sometimes(Remix)-Brand New Heavies & Q-Tip (produced by Jay Dee)

Drop-The Pharcyde (produced by Jay Dee)

Saturday Night(Remix)-Brand New Heavies & Mos Def (produced by Jay Dee)