NEW Eric B. And Rakim I Know You Got Soul 7" Vinyl Mr Bongo Reissue 2020

Description: New and sealed - record store clearance sale. A: I Know You Got Soul / B. I Know You Got Soul (Dub Version) While its undeniable that Eric B & Rakim crafted and concocted classic after classic back in the Golden Era of the late 80s and early 90s, very few of their records could ever be classified as dancefloor fillers. But thats exactly what I Know You Got Soul was. The duos third single was released at a time when their debut LP, 1987s Paid in Full was already being hailed as a game-changer. Rakims smooth but sombre flow had introduced new phrases to the hip-hop lexicon, while the barrage of James Brown samples had declared open season on the Godfather of Souls back catalogue. There were already stirrings of a backlash from the more frequently sampled artists at the time this came out, and the fact that it took not just its main hook but also its title from Bobby Byrds James Brown-produced 1971 single was almost like rubbing salt in the wound. The hip-hop fans and the dancefloor didnt care this played all summer long in 1987, elevating the group to a Soul Train performance. Only months after this dropped, the UK collective M|A|R|R|S turned Rakims Pump up the volume line into the basis of their own hit. Pop will eat itself. The original 7 was released in a no-frills generic sleeve this re-release comes with a brand new cover utilising some of Dan Lishs trademark artwork.

Price: 11.99 GBP

Location: Norwich

End Time: 2024-12-23T22:06:55.000Z

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