Thursday, 8 May 2008

Tale of the tape 3: Def Jam Sampler




So def so def so def it's the def jam... sampler tape! This one came out in 1987, and had a very interesting - you could even say strange - mix of music. It's funny to look back at these old compilations through the lens of today's personality-led and oh-so-over-compartmentalised music industry.

If you're into dubstep, but can't stand bassline (or vice-versa) then this tape probably isn't for you. If on the other hand you don't even know what these labels mean, then congratulations - not only are you bound to enjoy this tape, but you're also more likely to be happy, live in a decent house and dress properly. Hell, you can do anything with your life.

So what does this genre-straining mix include? Well, there's rap with a heavy rock flavour, a hip hop legend on form lyrically, a dollop of spacy soul, some bass-heavy instrumentals and even a touch of go-go. By the way, whatever happened to Chuck Stanley?

Click here for a full track listing

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SIDE A
SIDE B

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