Twista: Adrenaline Rush 20th Anniversary Edition Vinyl 2LP Serato For their 45th release

For their 45th release

Knitting Factory Records has enlisted frequent Fela collaborator Ginger Baker to take the honors in selecting 6 classic LPs from the godfather of afrobeat's illustrious catalog

Caribou and Jacques Greene

The opening side with Jaakko Eino Kalevi takes a decidedly atmospheric approach

provided a sharp contrast to the fantastical mafioso rhymes of groups like The Firm

Twista: Adrenaline Rush 20th Anniversary Edition Vinyl 2LP Serato For their 45th releaseWriting this review has got me especially misty eyed today, reflecting on my frustrated, perma stoned youth in the suburban midwest (also someone just played Chingy One Call Away in the office). In New York, most people only know Twista as the fast guy who rapped on Kanyes Slow Jamz, but in the midwest in the late 90s, Twista was god. His breakout third album, and first with The Legendary Traxster behind the boards defined the original hip hop sound