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Inspectah Deck, “Manifesto”

Posted on April 28, 2010 by plugoneboss

Inspectah Deck, Manifesto Traffic Entertainment Inspectah Deck has dropped many classic verses and hooks for his Wu-Tang team, from “C.R.E.A.M.” to “Hollow Bones.” But unlike Ghostface Killah and Method Man, he never evolved into a compelling solo artist. Inspectah Deck’s … Continue reading →

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Traffic Entertainment reissues Strong City catalog

Posted on March 14, 2007 by plugoneboss

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Crate diggers rejoice! Afrika Bambaataa’s onetime right-hand man the Original Jazzy Jay is teaming with Boston distributor Traffic Entertainment to reissue the entire Strong City Records catalog.

For hip-hop nerds, Strong City is one of the primary yet unsung labels behind the mid-80s East Coast renaissance, a crucial period in rap’s development as a viable music form. Classic Strong City titles include Masters of Ceremony’s (Grand Puba’s pre-Brand Nubian group) Dynamite (later issued on 4th and B’way), Busy Bee’s "Suicide" and (Diamond D’s first group) Ultimate Force’s "I’m Not Playing" (subsequently issued on Uni).

The jewel of the crown is Ultimate Force’s only album, I’m Not Playing. Never before released, it will come with an extra disc of acapellas and instrumentals for all you Serato jocks.

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