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Staple Albums for Jazz/Funk/Hip-Hop/Reggae Scenesters
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Sound SoldiersSound Soldiers by Gruvis Malt
Buy used from: $22.49
Amazingly chill jazz/hip-hop album...GM at their best.
With the Spirit of a Traffic JamWith the Spirit of a Traffic Jam by Grüvis Malt
Buy used from: $4.00
Always close at hand, so I can give it a spin...
MusicMusic by 311
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $2.99
Why can't they be as good as they used to be?!?
GrassrootsGrassroots by 311
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $3.50
One of my all time favorite albums.
CombusticationCombustication by Medeski Martin & Wood
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $1.96
A must have for acid/progressive jazz fans...Probably their best work.
End of the World Party (Just in Case)End of the World Party (Just in Case) by Medeski Martin & Wood
Buy new: $11.94 / Used from: $2.22
MMW takes it to the next level with this one.
Get DownGet Down by Soulive
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $3.79
Amazing.
Steady Groovin'Steady Groovin' by Soulive
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $3.89
Amazing.
NextNext by Soulive
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $1.75
And yet again, Amazing!!!
Head HuntersHead Hunters by Herbie Hancock
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.15
The album that put Herbie on the map...Way ahead of it's time.
Natty DreadNatty Dread by Charlie Hunter Quartet
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $1.99
Charlie and the boys cover some of Bob's stuff.
Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 by Guru's Jazzmatazz
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $2.12
This shows Guru's genius, and his appreciation for jazz.
Stakes Is HighStakes Is High by De La Soul
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $5.00
"Stakes Is High is always in my truck [CD player]" - Marshal Goodman of Sublime
Things Fall ApartThings Fall Apart by The Roots
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $3.91
Speaks for itself...
The Tipping PointThe Tipping Point by The Roots
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $1.99
When you listen to this, think about the fact that they performed the entire album live in concert, Floyd style!!! And in the end, ?uestlove is just the man.
Earth TonesEarth Tones
Buy new: $17.99
A Roots style band, that's all about DIY.
The Longest Barrel RideThe Longest Barrel Ride by Slightly Stoopid
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S.S. sounds really "Sublime-esque" on this album, but its still nuts.
Live & Direct: Acoustic RootsLive & Direct: Acoustic Roots by Slightly Stoopid
Buy new: $12.98 / Used from: $6.90
Live on San Diego's 91x...They were supposed to play with their drummer, but I guess he was a turd, so they rocked out acoustic stylie.
Everything You NeedEverything You Need by Slightly Stoopid
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S.S. coming in to their own...Definitely Hip-Hop inspired.
Closer to the SunCloser to the Sun by Slightly Stoopid
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $11.89
Brand new from S.S. and probably their most innovative effort yet. A definite must have...
Bob Marley: Chant Down BabylonBob Marley: Chant Down Babylon by Bob Marley
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $2.60
Re-mixes of classic Bob songs. The highlight on this album is Guru's track.
Halfway TreeHalfway Tree by Damian "Junior Gong" Marley
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $4.98
Gong's Son shows what he's made of, and follows in his old man's foot steps.
NYC Sessions 1993-2004: X Amounts Of NicenessNYC Sessions 1993-2004: X Amounts Of Niceness by Cottonbelly
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $5.26
Nice dub/electronica stuff...
Jah Golden Throne DubwiseJah Golden Throne Dubwise by Jah Warrior
Break out your best mota, and listen to the most amazing dub album ever.