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..Evening time at Golden Era HQ 🎢The kids are in bed, laid back hip hop playing, arcade glow, and surrounded by the thin...
29/07/2026

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Evening time at Golden Era HQ 🎢

The kids are in bed, laid back hip hop playing, arcade glow, and surrounded by the things I love. Straight chillin'!

Thank you for all the support πŸ™πŸΌβ€οΈ

..The Alkaholiks - 21 & OverYear - 1993Personal Note - This is one of my favourite West Coast records straight up. All k...
27/07/2026

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The Alkaholiks - 21 & Over

Year - 1993

Personal Note -

This is one of my favourite West Coast records straight up. All killer, no filler. It's jam packed with dope beats, sharp rhymes and plenty of personality 🍻 Although only being 10 tracks it gets straight down to business.

Tash & J-Ro bounce off each other, while E-Swift keeps the production funky, and the whole record sounds like three mates having a good time while still taking the rhymes seriously.

This is a proper early 90's West Coast gem and the beginning of a seriously underrated run from Tha Liks. It should be in everyone's collection. Peace.

Overview -

Released August 24, 1993 through Loud/RCA Records, 21 & Over introduced Tha Alkaholiks β€” Tash, J-Ro & E-Swift β€” with a tight 10-track, 35-minute debut built around funky production, punchlines, battle rhymes and the group's unmistakable party atmosphere.

Coming out of LA and closely connected with King Tee and the Likwit Crew, Tha Alkaholiks offered something different from the G-Funk and gangsta rap dominating the West Coast at the time. E-Swift's production was a major part of that identity, while King Tee's early involvement helped establish the group before the album arrived.

With "Likwit," "Only When I'm Drunk," "Make Room," "Mary Jane" and "Last Call," there's very little wasted space. King Tee appears on the album, alongside Field Trip, Lootpack and Threat, while production credits include E-Swift/Tha Alkaholiks, King Tee, Lootpack and Derrick Williams.

#21&over

..Spice 1 - 187 He WroteYear - 1993Personal Note - This West Coast classic is exactly the type of early 90's album I lov...
25/07/2026

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Spice 1 - 187 He Wrote

Year - 1993

Personal Note -

This West Coast classic is exactly the type of early 90's album I love. Spice was back with dark production and that unmistakable presence on the mic.

Spice had such a unique delivery, switching-up voices & characters that made these tracks feel cinematic similar to Cuban Linx on the East.

'93 was a ridiculously stacked year for hip hop releases, and 187 He Wrote deserves its place amongst them. Massive Bay Area classic! πŸ’― Peace.

Overview -

Coming straight out of Hayward, California, Spice 1 returned in 1993 with his second full-length album, 187 He Wrote, which was a record that helped cement him as one of the most distinctive voices to come out of the Bay.

Released through Jive Records, the album took the dark street storytelling of his debut and pushed it even further. Spice switches voices and perspectives throughout, painting scenes with a delivery that could go from laid-back to completely unhinged in a matter of bars.

Production came from a strong West Coast cast including E-A-Ski & CMT, Ant Banks, Too $hort and others, while MC Eiht, E-40 and fellow guests added to the record's distinctly California feel.

Trigga Gots No Heart had already appeared on the Menace II Society soundtrack earlier that year, while The Murda Show brought Spice together with MC Eiht for one of the album's standout collaborations. 187 He Wrote became Spice 1's biggest album, reaching No.10 on the Billboard 200 and No.1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart.

.. πŸ“ΌπŸ’Ώ From Tape Decks to Turntables.For the next edition of CassMeetsWax, I'm pulling out one of Queens' finest...Kool ...
23/07/2026

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From Tape Decks to Turntables.

For the next edition of CassMeetsWax, I'm pulling out one of Queens' finest...

Kool G Rap – 4,5,6

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Hailing from Corona, Queens, Kool G Rap helped lay the blueprint for hardcore East Coast rap long before it became the dominant sound of the '90s. His intricate rhyme style, street storytelling and presence on the mic influenced generations of MCs, with countless legends of the Golden Era mentioning him as one of the greatest to ever touch the mic 🎀

πŸ’Ώ Released on September 26, 1995, 4,5,6 was G Rap's first solo album after the legendary Kool G Rap & DJ Polo era. Powered by production from Buckwild, Naughty Shorts, T-Ray and others, the album balances gritty street tales with soulful loops and boom bap drums that perfectly capture mid-'90s New York.

πŸ”₯ Standout tracks include "Fast Life" (sampled), "It's a Shame," "Take 'Em to War," "4,5,6," and "Money on My Brain."

Nearly 31 years later, spinning the OG wax alongside the original cassette on the '79 Marantz tonight still sounds incredible.

Kool G Rap helped define the whole era πŸ‘‘

πŸ“Ό Cass or πŸ’Ώ Wax... which are you reaching for?

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..πŸ“Ό OG vs. 30th Anniversary.30 years later, one of hip hop's greatest debuts is back! On the left is the original '96 Re...
22/07/2026

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πŸ“Ό OG vs. 30th Anniversary.

30 years later, one of hip hop's greatest debuts is back! On the left is the original '96 Reasonable Doubt release, while on the right, Roc Nation's brand new 30th Anniversary edition.

The biggest visual difference is the updated cassette shell and J-card design, but the spirit of the release remains untouched. It's great to see such an iconic album getting the reissue treatment.

I gave the new tape a proper run through the Marantz deck last night and I'm happy to report it sounds excellent. Clean, punchy and well-balanced. If anyone was wondering whether this one is worth picking up... I'd say absolutely.

Whether you're a long-time collector or just getting into tapes, it's always cool seeing classic albums become accessible again without having to chase expensive originals (which are also becoming harder to find).

As much as I love owning original pressings, I genuinely appreciate when labels do quality reissues like this. It gives a new generation the chance to experience these albums on cassette while helping preserve the format we all love.

Big ups to Jay & The Roc team for handling the 30th Anniversary of one of the greatest debuts, and hip hop albums in general, the right way. Peace.

..Recently reissued by 90s Tapes / HHV in strictly limited wax, CD and cassette formats -The Colored Section – Bomb M.C....
21/07/2026

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Recently reissued by 90s Tapes / HHV in strictly limited wax, CD and cassette formats -

The Colored Section – Bomb M.C. πŸ’£

Originally released in '98, Bomb M.C. is the only full-length album from Los Angeles trio The Colored Section (Coke, Che'ski & DJ Homicide). At a time when mainstream hip hop was heading in a different direction, the TCS crew carved out their own lane with laid-back West Coast flavour, boom bap production, and clever lyricism. Much of the albums production in fact came from Coke (formerly of Mad Kap), whose beats give the album a timeless feel.

After spending the week with this tape, what stood out for me was just how easy it is to listen to. There's no filler or overproduction, just genuine/quality underground hip hop. The tracks Beat Street, Light Skinnded, Rat Syndrome, Hip Hop Anthem and both versions of Bomb M.C. were all super dope, however I also found myself going back to the instrumental side almost as much as the album itself. I had the Side B on loop while finishing & packing print orders, and it made for the perfect soundtrack. Those beats are strong enough to stand completely on their own πŸ’―

Presentation from 90s Tapes is always on point, with the new artwork staying true to the original vibe, the clear shell looks great, and the j-card has all info covered for review while kicking back to listen.

Big respect to πŸ—πŸŽ'𝐒 𝐓𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐒 and HHV Records for continuing to shine a light on overlooked underground classics. I listen to all facets of hip hop and these gems πŸ’Ž are preserving an important piece of hip hop history. I always look forward to seeing what they uncover next πŸ”πŸ‘€

..This stack runs DEEP πŸ“ΌπŸ”₯From Reasonable Doubt through to The Black Album, these tapes capture one of the greatest album...
21/07/2026

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This stack runs DEEP πŸ“ΌπŸ”₯

From Reasonable Doubt through to The Black Album, these tapes capture one of the greatest album runs hip hop has ever seen.

There's something different about holding the originals in your hands... lining them up, remembering when you copped, cracking the plastic. That's a feeling the streaming era will never replace. πŸ‘‘

Hov's catalogue speaks for itself and with the RD 30th celebrations I had to feature.

19/07/2026

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One of hip hop's 'feel good' records and a BBQ cook-out favourite β˜€οΈπŸŽΆ Shoutout to all the fam in the U.S. where summertime is in full effectπŸŒ‘πŸ–

Released in '91, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's Summertime perfectly captured the sound & vibe of hot summer days in the 90's. Man, it was a different time back then!

This 12" still sounds just as fresh today.

..Ed O. G & Da Bulldogs - Life of a Kid in the GhettoYear - 1991Personal Note - Taking it back to the early 90's today, ...
18/07/2026

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Ed O. G & Da Bulldogs - Life of a Kid in the Ghetto

Year - 1991

Personal Note -

Taking it back to the early 90's today, with another East Coast classic which doesn't get mentioned enough.

Similar to 2000, this also has smooth/jazzy production, while also incorporating intelligent storytelling over the classic boom bap feel.

Edo G has never had to shout, with his unique flow doing all the talking. When playing again today on a Saturday morning it reminds me why this album deserves to be mentioned. This is conscious hip hop done right. Peace fam!

Overview -

Released on March 5, 1991, this Boston classic introduced the world to Edo G's thoughtful lyricism, balancing street realities with positive messages and everyday experiences.

Produced by Teddy Ted, Special K and Joe Mansfield, the album became one of the defining East Coast releases of the early '90s and remains an essential listen over three decades later.

It reached the Billboard 200, with singles including "I Got To Have It," "Bug-A-Boo," and the timeless "Be a Father to Your Child," a record that still resonates today. Some albums entertain. Others educate. Few manage to do both as effortlessly as Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs' debut, Life of a Kid in the Ghetto.

..Grand Puba - 2000Year - 1995Personal Note - 2000 is one of those perfect tapes in which you can hit play and let it ro...
17/07/2026

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Grand Puba - 2000

Year - 1995

Personal Note -

2000 is one of those perfect tapes in which you can hit play and let it roll. The production is warm and very smooth, while Puba raps confidentlythroughout.

Heads know Reel To Reel was dope, but this LP is worthy of far more recognition than it received. For me, this is an East Coast gem πŸ’Žβœ¨οΈ and always deserves a mention. Peace.

Overview -

Following his influential work with Brand Nubian and his acclaimed solo debut Reel to Reel, Grand Puba returned in 1995 with 2000. This was a smooth, soulful album that stood apart from the harder East Coast sound dominating the era.

Released through Elektra Records, the album features production from Mark Sparks, Minnesota, DJ Alamo, Chris Liggio and Dante Ross, blending warm soul samples with Puba's effortless flow and signature charisma. While commercially led by "I Like It (I Wanna Be Where You Are)," the album is packed with underrated gems including "Very Special," "A Little of This," "Keep On" and "Back Stabbers."

Peaking at No. 48 on the Billboard 200 and No. 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, 2000 remains one of the most overlooked releases in Grand Puba's catalogue.

#2000 Nubian

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