In keeping with the release of Intelligent Hoodlum's samples, I felt like dropping another underestimated and over-looked album. This one comes from a group known simply as 'InI'. Spearheaded by beat master extraordinaire Pete Rock, InI hit the 'udio in the mid-90's to record this gem called Center of Attention. The record never saw the light of the day (officially at least; what would we do without bootleggers?), however, and was only released by Rapster Records in 2003. Since its "release(s)", the album has garnered a heavy following amongst underground and alternative hip hop circles. Notable lyrical content coupled with Pete Rock's great balance of smooth-as-silk and hard-as-nails production makes for a great album; and a great sample set! Enjoy!
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it's one of the very best moment of pr!!
It's awesome.
can't wait for upcoming PeteStrumentals, Soul Survivor II, The Surviving Elements and latest NY's Finest sample set.
One quick nitpick - there's got to be a couple samples for "What You Say", one of which most definitely sounds like David T Walker's cover of Bob Dylan's "Lay Lady Lay". You can listen to it here: http://www.imeem.com/2na/music/ntfiS2KM/david_twalker_lay_lady_lay/
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sampled from david axlerod: holy thursday.
Jackie Mittoo - Too Late To Turn Back Now(Step Up)
Dorothy Ashby - Cause I Need It(Fakin Jax)
Cal Tjader - Leyte(To Each His Own)
David Walker - Lay Lady Lay(What You Say)
Monty Alexander - Summer Of '42(Center Of Attention)
The Miracles - Don't Cha Love It(Don't You Love It)
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