{"product_id":"superstar-quamallah-invisible-man-2lp","title":"Superstar Quamallah - Invisible Man 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited 2024 repress. Holy grail hip-hop alert! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperstar Quamallah\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eInvisible Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was never released on wax so, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of this astounding record, Be With presents the first ever vinyl edition. A stunning record which gained accolades upon its initial release, such as a prominent feature on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGilles Peterson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBest Of 2009\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e show, it's one of the most essential jazz rap albums of all time. Cut across double vinyl, it's exceedingly limited, with just 500 pressed for the world. Deep jazz rap on that mellow-melodic tip, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eInvisible Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an unforgettable album with nothing but dope beats and dope bars. It supremely captures the essence of a golden age classic without being slavish to the past. Perfect to chill to, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eInvisible Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is profoundly jazz-oriented and captures with simplicity and sincerity the essence of hip-hop circa 1983-1994. Brooklyn-born, California-based emcee, DJ, and producer Superstar Quamallah was active in the West Coast underground scene throughout the '90s and recorded extensively with such revered names as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDefari\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTajai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. His parents were some serious artistic heavyweights, too; his father was soul organist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBig John Patton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a giant in the jazz world known for his releases on Blue Note whilst his mother was an active designer. However, he remains relatively unknown. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eInvisible Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, named ostensibly after the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRalph Ellison\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e novel, could also refer to how he is viewed by the public at large. With a laidback flow and deep, relaxing presence on the mic, Superstar Quamallah is equal parts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBig Daddy Kane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRakim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuru\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eInvisible Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is refined, soulful, feel-good hip-hop of the old school. Its wise, spiritual and literate sound, combined with the summertime vibes projected by the smooth beats and the nostalgia-inducing samples and vocal scratches, created jazzy boom-bap rap reminiscent of prime \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDe La Soul\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Tribe Called Quest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGang Starr\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This album was mastered for vinyl by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimon Francis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, cut by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCicely Balston\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and pressed at Record Industry. Finally available on the format it should always have been on, it must never be rendered invisible again. Featuring restored artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Be With Records (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50142299521283,"sku":"rbh1793843241968","price":34.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2613\/5811\/files\/superstar-quamallah---invisible-man-2lp_1.jpg?v=1793843260","url":"https:\/\/ellaenamelbadge.shop\/products\/superstar-quamallah-invisible-man-2lp","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}