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Disco Dance6, 1989 Dis Masters – Black And Proud By Jan Kous

DIS MASTERS: "Black and Proud” BPM 113 (12” Urban Rock, import USA) Dedicated to Martin Luther King, "Black and Proud" stands out as one of the best 12” releases in recent times. It carries the powerful essence of Public Enemy while maintaining enough originality to avoid being labeled as imitators. The record also includes an instrumental version, which adds a nice touch for those who appreciate the raw sound. The B-side features “Skrum (and then some)” (BPM 120), available in […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Latifah – Dance 4 Me By Jan Kous

LATIFAH: "Dance 4 Me" BPM 116 (12” Gee Street, import UK)Unfortunately, this new 12” from Latifah is only signed for the UK, so it won't be released here through Indisc. Known for her Tommy Boy 12” “Wrath of My Madness,” which is also found on the B-side of this 12” alongside the new track “Inside Out” (BPM 81), a ballad also produced by Mark 45 King. “Dance 4 Me” is built on Sly Stone’s “Dance to the Music” and is […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Bobcat – I Need You By Jan Kous

BOBCAT: "I Need You" BPM 76 (12” Arista, import USA) What does LL Cool J's former DJ do? He starts his solo career with a rap ballad in the style of "I Need Love," a track that LL was heavily criticized for in hip-hop circles. Inexplicably, this release comes in three versions. The B-side, "Bobcat Has Proven," is almost forgettable, and we haven't yet heard his album through Ariola's import service. So far, not much good can be said about […]

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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 Black Rock & Ron – Stop The World By Jan Kous

BLACK ROCK ’N’ RON: "Stop the World” Various BPM (LP/CD Supreme, UK Import)A New York crew in the style of Public Enemy, Black Rock ’N’ Ron have released their LP on a UK label. The album features 11 tracks and 3 short interludes, including their debut track “That’s How I’m Livin’” from 1986, their latest single “Getting Large,” and their upcoming single, the title track from this excellent album. They performed at the DMC Convention in London in March and […]

June 20, 2024 27

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Disco Dance6, 1989 The Jaz – Word To The Jaz By Jan Kous

Jaz: "Word to The Jaz" – A Diverse Hip-Hop Debut New York newcomer Jaz delivers an eclectic mix of tracks on his debut album "Word to The Jaz," released by EMI-USA. Following the unexpected success of his single "Hawaiian Sophie," the album presents a variety of styles, showcasing Jaz's versatility within the hip-hop genre. Key Tracks and Styles "Hawaiian Sophie" (Hit Single) The standout track of the album, "Hawaiian Sophie," has already made waves with its unique incorporation of Hawaiian […]

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