Description

Freestyle Fellowship – Innercity Griots (2LP Reissue) [Be With Records BEWITH101LP]

Innercity Griots is an album with legendary status among fans of hidden Hip Hop gems of the 90s.

At the heart of Innercity Griots is the unique sound and style of Freestyle Fellowship. This group of four talented MCs (Aceyalone, Myka 9, Self Jupiter, and P.E.A.C.E) and their producer, J-Sumbi, created a sound that was both experimental and deeply rooted in the traditions of hip-hop.

The sound of the group is recognizable with a unique jazz-infused style. What really sets the group apart from other jazz-influenced Hip Hop from that era is their incredible lyricism. The raps are packed with dense wordplay, complex metaphors, and social commentary. This all together makes it a rich and rewarding listen.

Following last year’s 180g reissue on Music On Vinyl, Be With Records now present the album once more but this time as a much-desired double vinyl edition with the inclusion of the CD-only bonus track, ‘Pure Thought’.