Description
LP, Album, Promo 1996
Grading
Sleeve is Vg+/Ex (Beautifully preserved in open shrink, the front is beautiful, mild discoloration to the back at the opening)
Media is Vg+ (Holds high gloss, extremely clean, downgraded due to a single small pressing dimple, 5 tics between tracks 1 and 2 on side one, side two has several tics between tracks 1 and 2 that affect the runout and intro).
Record Co / Catalog #
Tommy Boy TB 1175
Special Features
US '96 1st press Tommy Boy original, censored version.
The fourth of four classic albums to start De La’s career, and their first without Prince Paul behind the boards. Stripped of the skits and eccentricity of the early work, it’s a leaner, more serious record that spoke directly to the state of mid-’90s hip-hop. It also marked one of the first times we heard from Jay Dee—soon to be legendary as J Dilla—whose production helped set the tone alongside Skeff Anselm and the group themselves. The record introduced a young Mos Def, and features Common on “The Bizness,” while the title cut lays down the mission statement. A transitional work that proved De La could evolve without losing their identity.
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