
The only other material recorded by the MC who lit up the ‘Scenario’ remix before he was tragically murdered. Notice that dude was still going by the J Live moniker here, before that rapping teacher guy kicked up a fuss. They also released the entire demo version of the LP at the start of the year.ġ1 ‘Hold Me Back’ – Mr. I’m guessing sample clearance issues led to this being reworked for Camp Lo’s debut. Included as a bonus track on their recent ponzi scheme/album release, this was apparently recorded for the De La Soul Is Dead sessions.ĭJ Clark Kent knocked this one out of the park.ġ0 ‘Coolie High Is Life’ – Camp Lo and Grand Puba to this Ohio Players loop by several years (but Spoonie Gee rocked it first).Ġ7 ‘I Get On You MC’s’ – Three Times DopeĮST sounds like he’s still a teenager on this one, what with his higher voice and youthfulk enthusiasm. Recorded before the first Tribe album, Q-Tip beat Mary J. I’m not sure when you’d ever have cause to play a demo tape at the club or party, but I’m sure there’s a reason for it.Ī 1990 demo produced by TR Love, issued on 7″ last year, showcases a kinder, gentler Timothy.Ġ6 ‘Native Tongue’ – A Tribe Called Quest

Recently issued on vinyl if that sort of thing is important to you. With all the limited edition vinyl releases of old NE music, it’s surprising that this sure shot hasn’t resurfaced yet.īig Sha of A Prince Amongst Thieves fame was blessed with a great voice for rapping. Jazzy Jay on production is always a good thing.


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