Weldon Irvine - Amadou Project -The Price Of Freedom - Japan Mini LP CD Limited Edition

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Weldon Irvine

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Weldon Irvine's 1999 work has gained new recognition with the rise of the hip-hop scene and the rare groove movement since the 90's, including appearances on Q-TIP and Mos Def albums! This is the long-awaited reissue and first LP release, as the original CD is now at a premium! The jazzy and tight groove of this album is a must-listen, with guests from Q-TIP, Mos Def, Talib Kweli and other artists representing the street scene of the time, and a crossover of 70s feeling and 90s sound! Weldon Irvine has gained a new reputation with the rise of the hip-hop scene and the rare groove movement in the 90's and beyond.Released in 1999, this album was produced against the backdrop of the shooting death of Amadou Diallo, an African immigrant, by a police officer. The album is an ambitious work that showcases a sound that crosses over the jazzy grooves inherited from the 70s with the street feeling of the 90s, featuring Mos Def and Talib Kweli on "Hip Hop Speaks" (M2), Q-TIP and Black Star on "Make It All Better" (M3) and the album's second single "Make It All Better" (M4), featuring Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Q-TIP and Black Star. The album is full of streetwise Hip Hop with "Make It All Better" (M3) featuring Os Def and Talib Kweli, and "Break Bread" (M8), a mellow R&B/neo-soul track that foreshadows the arrival of the 2000s. This is the first reissue in CD format and the first release in vinyl format, which was not released at the time.