May 19, 2016

#145: Uptown Saturday Night (1997)

"Hailing from the Bronx, New York, Sonny Cheebah and Geechi Suede are the two members of Camp Lo, mostly known for this album, which is their only one to ever receive much attention and critical success. On Uptown Saturday Night, the duo has one of the best chemistry to have ever been witnessed on a hip-hop record, a back-and-forth tour de force akin to Mobb Deep's, A Tribe Called Quest's or Binary Star's finest moments. Much in the latter's fashion, both MCs have similar voices, but there is still a distinct difference in the style of both MCs, Sonny Cheebah serving as the more aggressive and in-your-face nemesis to Geechi Suede's laid-back and somewhat tantalizing voice. This difference enables them to create a dynamic between the two styles, which is one of the stronger aspects of this LP. Both Geechi's and Cheebah's flows are very slick and smooth, and it is a wonder how much aggressivity they can put in their delivery while never losing that laid-back and smoother-than-ever aesthetic. "Sputnikmusic.com

TRACKLIST:
Krystal Karrington 01
Luchini AKA This Is It 02
Park Joint 03
B-Side to Hollywood (ft. Trugoy the Dove) 04
Killin' Em Softly 05
Sparkle 06
Black Connection 07
Swing (ft. Butterfly) 08
Rockin' It AKA Spanish Harlem 09
Say Word (ft. Jungle Brown) 10
Negro League (ft. Karachi R.A.W. & Bones) 11
Nicky Barnes AKA It's Alright (ft. Jungle Brown) 12
Black Nostaljack AKA Come On 13
Coolie High 14
Sparkle (Mr. Midnight Mix) 15

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