Monthly Archives: July 2021

Ruler’s Back (July Slick Rick – The2, 1991)

After making a tremendous first impression with Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew on their classic record “The Show”, and arguably even more classic B-side, “La Di Da Di”, Slick Rick decided it was time to leave the … Continue reading

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Whodini – Bag-A-Trix (March 19, 1991)

Before we get into this post, I want to say rest in peace to John “Ecstasy” Fletcher, who passed away on December 23, 2020. After starting their career on Jive and giving the label four albums in five years (between … Continue reading

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MC Shan – Play It Again, Shan (April 11, 1990)

The last time we checked in with MC Shan was on his 1988 sophomore effort, Born To Be Wild, which I felt was average at best (you can read my complete thoughts on BTBW by clicking this link), and I’d … Continue reading

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The W.I.S.E. – Guyz – eF yoU eN Kay E (1989)

If you read this blog on a regular basis, then you already know that I’m a vinyl and compact disc collector (I’m not big on cassettes, but I do have the cassette version of Nas’ It Was Written on my … Continue reading

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