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Disco Dance6, 1989 Neneh Cherry – Raw Like Sushi By Corné Klein

NENEH CHERRY: "Raw Like Sushi" Div. BPM (LP/CD Circa/Virgin, Ariola)After more than six years in the music industry, Neneh Cherry skyrocketed to fame with her solo debut, "Buffalo Stance." Now, the challenge is to maintain that success. "Manchild," the follow-up single, is very different from "Buffalo Stance" and may take some time to appreciate, but after a few listens, it also proves to be a massive hit. The rest of her debut album includes eight more tracks, mostly produced by […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Female Rappers By Corné Klein

FEMALE RAPPERS Div BPM (2LP BCM, via IMC)Brian Carter in Germany is doing well with hip-hop. He releases one compilation album/CD after another, and this one features 20 original tracks from 20 different female rappers and female crews. It includes big names like Roxanne, Salt ’n Pepa, Cookies, Latifah, Wee Papa's, as well as newcomers like DLR, Marla Mar, MC Slim & MC Shortcut, and Dimples Tee. While it's not an essential collection, it's fun for a listen. It's specifically […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Mavis Staples – Time Waits For No One By Corné Klein

MAVIS STAPLES: "Time Waits for No One" Div. BPM (LP/CD Paisley Park, WEA)Once again, old and new come together, though Mavis Staples herself isn't quite old yet. However, The Staple Singers, known for their big hits in the '70s and their rare grooves ("I’ll Take You There," "Respect Yourself," "Let’s Do It Again"), certainly are. Now, Mavis releases another solo album, this time on Prince's label, and the Prince influence is unmistakable in the instrumentation. The single "20th Century Express" […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Gang Starr – No More Mr. Nice Guy by Jan Kous

GANG STARR: "No More Mr. Nice Guy" Div. BPM (LP Wild Pitch, Import USA) Following the 12" release featuring tracks like "Movin’ On," "Gusto," and "Knowledge," produced by Mark 45 King, this LP presents 12 tracks, including the last two from the 12". So, we get ten new tracks, all produced by DJ Premier and The Guru Keithy E of Gang Starr. While the 12" is a must-have, the LP is slightly less essential—perfect for die-hard fans. https://youtu.be/Ljc6qi7pe5I

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Disco Dance6, 1989 LL Cool J – I’m That Type Of Guy by Jan Kous

LL COOL J: "I'm That Type of Guy" BPM 119 (12” Def Jam, CBS)Here it is at last, the lead single from LL Cool J's upcoming album. If you didn't know it was LL, you might overlook it among all the new releases; it sounds a bit ordinary, so critics might pan it. Built around a riff borrowed from Prince's "Beautiful Night," we've only heard a cassette with the single mix, so we're holding off on a final judgment until […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Kool Moe Dee – Knowledge Is King by Jan Kous

KOOL MOE DEE: "Knowledge is King" Div. BPM (LP/CD Jive, CNR soon)Knowledge is the buzzword in rap and hip-hop these days, and Kool Moe Dee is right on trend with his latest album. We previewed ten tracks on a cassette without much info, but the import 12" of "They Want Money" (in three versions) clearly states: produced by Teddy Riley! The 12" sounds great after multiple listens (compelling sample!), while the album tracks initially don't stand out as much but […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Mc Rell & The Houserockers – Into The Future by Jan Kous

MC RELL & THE HOUSEROCKERS: “Into the Future” Div. BPM (LP/CD Mercury, Import USA) Here’s another fresh name from New York, debuting with an LP/CD right away! Released by Mercury, which is distributed by Phonogram here. Whether this album will be available locally remains to be seen. It features ten solid tracks, mostly written by Terrell Davis, also known as MC Rell. Chuck Chillout contributed to the title track, and the album was produced by Van Gibbs and Eddison Electrik. […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Cookie Crew – Born This Way By Jan Kous

Cookie Crew: "Born This Way" – A Groundbreaking LP in Female RapThe much-anticipated full-length album from Cookie Crew, "Born This Way," has finally arrived, and it does not disappoint. Recorded in the United States with the collaboration of influential hip-hop group Stetsasonic, this album boasts top-notch production quality. The Cookie Crew, comprised of MC Remedee and Susie Q, has solidified their place at the forefront of the English female rap scene alongside Monie Love.Key Tracks and Production"From the South" (BPM […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Editorial By Jan Kous

The Hip-Hop Renaissance: A Global Surge in Rap and Hip-Hop PopularityThe proverbial floodgates have burst open. De La Soul’s superhit "Me Myself and I" has taken the charts by storm not only in the Netherlands but also in England and America. Amsterdam’s own Tony Scott is riding high in England with "That’s How I’m Living," and a slew of new releases showcase an abundance of quality work. These are golden times for rap and hip-hop, precisely when the once-iconic bling […]

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