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The pairing of soul vocalists Otis Redding and Carla Thomas is a gift from God! Bow down before the king and queen. Seriously, if you haven't heard "Tell it Like It Is" or "Bring It on Home To Me" or "Knock on Wood" that just about warrants a slap to the back of the head. You'll soon recognize that many of these tracks are hip hop sampling staples.

Updated Jul 26, 2008

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Andy Votel: Vertigo Mixed

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This album is so DOPE! Andy Votel remixes tracks from various artists on the Vertigo record label in the 60's.

Updated Jul 26, 2008

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Queen Latifah: All Hail the Queen

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This was one of the first CDs I ever purchased bay in my youth and still holds strong to this day. How could you go wrong with Mark the 45 King. Any MCing credibility Latifah has today is owed to this album. Check out: Wrath of My Madness
Princess of the Posse
The Pros

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Updated Jul 25, 2008

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Free Speech & Ro Blvd - Laffy Taffy Rots Your Teeth

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LA based artists MC Free Speech & beat maestro Ro Blvd present Laffy Taffy Rots your Teeth. A compilation of incendiary, politically minded tracks that will shake you out of mental complacency. (via Free Speech & Ro. Blvd)

Updated Jul 26, 2008

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Os Mutantes: Os Mutantes

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Another album I can't stop listening to. Brazilian psychedelic rock/ pop band from the 60's. If you're a fan of psych rock you really need to get to know Os Mutantes. And even if you're not, give it a listen.

Updated Jul 26, 2008

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Archie Shepp: The Impulse Story

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New Wave jazz saxophonist Archie Shepp's soul and pre funk infused album, The Impulse Story, has been on heavy rotation for the last year.

Updated Jul 26, 2008

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TV on the Radio: Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes

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Thanks to rock pioneers Jimi Hendrick, Malcolm Mooney and Fishbone we have TV on the Radio taking back a genre the black music community has shied away from. These guys show n prove! Amazing album!
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Staring at the Sun
King Eternal
The Wrong Way

Updated Jul 25, 2008

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The Wiz: Original Soundtrack

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Soundtrack to the 1978 classic film starirng Diana Ross and Michael Jackson!
If mornings aren't your thing I highly recommend starting off your day with "Brand New Day".

Updated Jul 18, 2008

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Elvis Costello: When I Was Cruel

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Elvis Costello is a man scorned. This guy falls hard and gets burned. Ouch. I'm just waiting, waiting for somebody to sample the title track because its hot. Many of these songs should be anthems for those how havebeen done dirty.

Updated Jul 26, 2008