Superstar Quamallah – Invisible Man 2LP

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Limited 2024 repress. Holy grail hip-hop alert!Superstar Quamallah‘sInvisible Manwas never released on wax so, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of this astounding record, Be With presents the first ever vinyl edition. A stunning record which gained accolades upon its initial release, such as a prominent feature onGilles Peterson‘s renownedBest Of 2009show, it’s one of the most essential jazz rap albums of all time. Cut across double vinyl, it’s exceedingly limited, with just 500 pressed for the world. Deep jazz rap on that mellow-melodic tip,Invisible Manis an unforgettable album with nothing but dope beats and dope bars. It supremely captures the essence of a golden age classic without being slavish to the past. Perfect to chill to,Invisible Manis profoundly jazz-oriented and captures with simplicity and sincerity the essence of hip-hop circa 1983-1994. Brooklyn-born, California-based emcee, DJ, and producer Superstar Quamallah was active in the West Coast underground scene throughout the ’90s and recorded extensively with such revered names asDefariandTajai. His parents were some serious artistic heavyweights, too; his father was soul organistBig John Patton, a giant in the jazz world known for his releases on Blue Note whilst his mother was an active designer. However, he remains relatively unknown.Invisible Man, named ostensibly after the classicRalph Ellisonnovel, could also refer to how he is viewed by the public at large. With a laidback flow and deep, relaxing presence on the mic, Superstar Quamallah is equal partsBig Daddy Kane,Rakim, andGuru.Invisible Manis refined, soulful, feel-good hip-hop of the old school. Its wise, spiritual and literate sound, combined with the summertime vibes projected by the smooth beats and the nostalgia-inducing samples and vocal scratches, created jazzy boom-bap rap reminiscent of primeDe La Soul,A Tribe Called Quest, andGang Starr. This album was mastered for vinyl bySimon Francis, cut byCicely Balstonand pressed at Record Industry. Finally available on the format it should always have been on, it must never be rendered invisible again. Featuring restored artwork.