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iTunes: geni.us/GrassrootsPrologueDel

More than during any period of its history previous or since, NYC hip-hop in the ’90s fixated on streets-centric authenticity. Being “real” – musically, ethically, biographically – was paramount. From their first release, however, Brooklyn’s Jigmastas proudly defined themselves by nobody’s measure of validity but their own. While others chased the so-called real, DJ Spinna and Kriminul claimed “Beyond Real,” the title of their 1996 independent single on the label of the same name, a debut gem that established their M.O. as purveyors of sonic sophistication and everyman truths.
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Grassroots - The Prologue - Deluxe Edition

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DJ Kensei's Jigmastas - The Grassroots Mix

Micky Hack is a DJ, he's part of the KU crew, also currently one of our reps & an employee. The mix is No. 10 of the series.  Mixed all from vinyl on two turntables, a mixer and a sampler. Featuring music that KU has released over 2015, among many other funky classics and underground gems. 

Photo taken by Hack, cover art/layout by Bee Graphics.

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Track List 

1.  Don Blackman – Heart’s Desire – Arista 
2.  Beyeté – Free Angela (Thoughts And All I’ve Got To Say) – Prestige
3.  Unknown artist – Man’s Lifespan – Moton Records Inc. 
4.  Knxwledge – Jstowee – Stones Throw
5.  Marc Moulin – Tohu-bohu (Part 2005 Remix) – Blue Note
6.  Jazz Cats – Intro – KingUnderground Records 
7.  Simiah – From The Past – KingUnderground Records
8.  Brian Bennett – Solstice – DJM Records 
9.  Stringtronics – Dawn Mists – Fifth Dimension 
10.  Dudley Perkins – Falling (Instrumental) – Stones Throw 
11.  Pings (feat. Ivan Ave) – Peace – KingUnderground
12.  Cappo and Nappa – Still Me – KingUnderground 
13.  Suff Daddy – Giscar Sob – Melting Pot Music 
14.  Pings – Looking – KingUnderground 
15.  Mr Brown – Fireside – KingUnderground
16.  Kenny Dope – Get On Down – TNT Records
17.  Bappi Lahiri and Salma Agha – Come Closer – Far Eastern Sunshine
18.  Beatnick Dee – Sparkling Rails – KingUnderground 
19.  Jeen Bassa – Audio Visual – 22a
20.  J Rocc – The Technique – Beat Junkie Sound 
21.  Marvin Gaye – “T” Plays It Cool – Tamla
22.  The Blackbyrds – Rock Creek Park – Fantasy 
23.  Whodini – It’s All In Mr Magics Wand – Jive
24.  Jaisu – Gone – Astral Black Records
25.  Bataan (Gil Scott Heron) – The Bottle (La Botella) – Salsoul Records  
26.  Johnny Hammond – Can’t We Smile – BGP

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