Description
6xLPs on Black Vinyl covering Tommy Boy's catalog from 1982- 2001 with biographical liner notes from veteran hip hop journalist and author Kathy Iandoli.
Tommy Boy Records was founded in NYC in 1981 and released 12-inch singles and full length albums in the early days of Hip-Hop by Afrika Bambatta & The Soul Sonic Force, Force MD's and Prince Paul's first group Stetsasonic. In the late 80s they launched the careers of De La Soul and Queen Latifah. Stepping into the 90s they released classic debut albums by Digital Undergound, Paris, House of Pain, Naughty By Nature, Coolio Capone-N-Noreaga and gave a young RZA his start as Prince Rakeem. For the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Tommy Boy Records has compiled a 6xLP retrospective covering key singles from 1982 to 2001 with some 12-inch mix versions. While the label has stirred up some controversy in latter years, their catalog speaks for itself and was integral to bringing Hip-Hop to the masses in the early days and advancing Hip-Hop in the golden era.
Tracklist:
Disc 1 -
A1. Jazzy Sensation (Manhattan Version -Remix) [Feat. Tina B.) - the Kryptic Krew
A2 Planet Rock (Vocal & Bonus Beats I) - Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force
A3. Play at Your Own Risk (12" Mix) - Planet Patrol
B1. Pack Jam (Look Out for the Ovc) [12" Mix] - Jonzun Crew
B2 Looking for the Perfect Beat (Vocal) - Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force
B3. Rock the House (You'll Never Be) [7" Mix] - Pressure Drop
B4. Play That Beat Mr. D.J. (7" Mix) - G.L.O.B.E. & Whiz Kid
- Disc 2 -
C1. Itchin' for a Scratch - Force M.D.'s
C2. This Beat Is from the Bronx (Edit) - G. L. O. B. E. & Whiz Kid
C3. Facts of Life - Rock Squad
C4. Believe in Yourself - Double Cross MC's
D1. Non-Stop (12" Mix) - Sweet Trio
D2. Celebrate! (Everybody) - G.L.O.B.E. & Pow Wow
D3. Force M.D.'s Meet the Fat Boys (Feat. Fat Boys) - Force M.D.'s
D4. Just Say Stet - Stetsasonic
- Disc 3 -
E1. Go Stetsa - Stetsasonic
E2. Chilly Reds - Chilly Reds
E3. It's Time (Edit) - SS2
E4. Get Ridiculous (Edit) - MC G.L.O.B.E
F1. Talkin' All That Jazz (Radio Version) - Stetsasonic
F2. The Humpty Dance (Album Version - Edit) - - Digital Underground
F3. Plug Tunin' (Last Chance to Comprehend) - de la Soul
F4. Ladies First (Radio Edit) [Feat. Monie Love] - Queen Latifah
F5. Doowutchyalike (Radio Mix) - Digitalunderground
- Disc 4 -
G1. Me Myself and I - de la Soul
G2. Come Into My House - Queen Latifah
G3. Kiss You Back (Smack on the Cheek Mix) - Digital Underground
G4. I Love You Rakeem (Baggin' Ladies Mix) - Prince Rakeem
G5. O.P.P. - Naughty By Nature
H1. Uptown Anthem - Naughty By Nature
H2 Latifah's Had It Up 2 Here - Queen Latifah
H3. Jump Around - House of Pain
H4. Gangsta Bitch- Apache
H5. Hip Hop Hooray - Naughty By Nature
- Disc 5 -
I1. Come Baby Come - K7
I2. Wild Thang - Leshaun
I3. Back from the Dead - House of Pain
I4. Fantastic Voyage (Timber Mix) - Coolio
J1 Hip 2 Da Game - Lord Finesse
J2. Feel Me Flow - Naughty By Nature
J3. Gangsta's Paradise (Feat. L.V.) - Coolio
J4. L.A., L.A. (Kuwait Mix) [Feat. Mobb Deep& Tragedy Khadafi] - Capone-N-Noreaga
- Disc 6 -
K1. T. O. N. Y. (Top of New York) [Feat. Tragedy Khadafi] - Capone-N-Noreaga
K2. C U When U Get There (Feat. 40 Thevz) - Coolio
K3. Money (Dollar Bill) [Feat. Sadat X] - Everlast
K4. More Than U Know (Feat. de la Soul) - Prince Paul
L1. Superthug - Noreaga
L2. Deep Az the Root - Above the Law
L3. Once Again (Here to Kick One for You)[Feat. Grand Puba & Sadat X] - Handsome Boy Modeling School
L4. My Projects - Coo Coo Cal
