{"title":"Souls Of Mischief","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSouls Of Mischief is a renowned hip hop group hailing from Oakland, California. They have been active in the music scene since 1991 and are recognized as part of the esteemed hip hop collective Hieroglyphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their unique style and lyrical prowess, Souls Of Mischief has captivated audiences worldwide. Their contributions to the genre have solidified their status as influential figures in the hip hop community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough their thought-provoking lyrics and innovative beats, Souls Of Mischief continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a hip hop artist. Their passion for music shines through in every track they produce, making them a must-listen for any true fan of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"93-til-infinity","title":"93' Til Infinity","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouble vinyl remastered from the original masters and pressed extra loud for DJs. There are very few albums across any genre that stand the test of time better than \u003ci\u003e93 ‘Til Infinity\u003c\/i\u003e, the classic debut record from the Hieroglyphics crew’s very own Souls of Mischief. In an era where Gangsta Rap and G-Funk dominated the West Coast Rap scene, Souls broke ground on a completely unique and thoroughly west coast sound. While the Dr. Dre’s and the Snoop Doggs were garnering much of the mainstream attention, Souls were quietly forging a charismatic, critically acclaimed, and cohesively shaped record that when categorized, sounded much closer to A Tribe Called Quest than N.W.A. The sound of their debut is characteristic of the distinct style explored by the collective, including a rhyme scheme based on internal rhyme and beats centered around a live bass and obscure jazz and funk samples. \u003ci\u003e93 ‘Til Infinity\u003c\/i\u003e was propelled into success by its title track and lead single, which reached #32 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also featured singles\u003ci\u003e That’s When Ya Lost \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNever No More\u003c\/i\u003e which also reached the Hot Rap Singles. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source’s 100 Best Rap Albums of All Time. Considered by many to be a text book “slept-on” classic Rap record, \u003ci\u003e93 ‘Til Infinity\u003c\/i\u003e has only grown better with age. The album simply defines the Hiero golden age with a sound that would later be fine tuned with strong releases from MCs Del The Funkee Homosapien, Casual and Pep Love. It takes some serious bravado to name your album 93 ‘Til Infinity, but certainly the goal of creating a Hip Hop “classic” must have been on the collective minds of group members A-Plus, Tajai, Opio, and Phesto when recording this landmark moment in Hip Hop history. It’s true, even seventeen years after the album’s initial release many people are still discovering it, and with this re-mastered reissue on double vinyl, fans all over the world will once again discover the brilliance that\u003ci\u003e 93 ‘Til Infinity\u003c\/i\u003e delivers and will continue to deliver beyond infinity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Traffic","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50424580637003,"sku":"1011261","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/92433c39-5938-4d60-b9f7-289d5fcd0ffb_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726780248"},{"product_id":"93-til-infinity-3","title":"93 'Til Infinity","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouble vinyl remastered from the original masters and pressed extra loud for DJs. 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Culminating in the release of their classic debut, they created a bouillabaisse that was most parts West Coast swagger but - similar to The D.O.C. and Cypress Hill - with a sonic approach that could just as well have stepped off the streets of New York City. Recorded in less than two weeks at San Francisco's Hyde Street Studios, 93 ‘til Infinity doesn’t suffer from a single freshman jitter or misstep. It’s a fully-realized effort, packed from start to finish with ridiculous lyricism all carried out in impressive four-part, tag-team style - and backed by a wide range of musical possibilities, from hard boom-bap to 70s CTI-jazz-sprinkled grooves. But without worthy music, the group’s high-level lyricism could have fallen by the wayside. Digging deep into crates that other producers had yet to mine, the production crew gave the quartet exactly what they needed, with unpredictable rolling basslines, dusty drums and jazz keyboard and horn stabs and swirls. Non-singles like Disseshowedo (produced by Domino and Jay Biz), Batting Practice (Casual), Limitations (Jay Biz, with Del and Casual contributing verses) and What A Way To Go Out (Domino) made sure that the fast-forward button remained untouched. 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All of them proved to be compelling, unique MC's with a light touch, and both this single and the same year's 'That's When Ya Lost' were fan favourites from the off.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50531202892107,"sku":"1099882","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e619d4c9-cc3d-48d0-9d2e-27e4c51e32d0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728098480"},{"product_id":"montezumas-revenge-2","title":"Montezuma's Revenge","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart of the legendary Bay Area rap crew Hieroglyphics crew, along with Del The Funkee Homosapien, Casual, Pep Love, and producer Domino. Souls Of Mischief formed in 1991 and is comprised of emcees A-Plus, Opio, Phesto, and Tajai. Album Producer Prince Paul is best known as the lead producer for the first three De La Soul albums, along with his status and work as an official member of the groups Handsome Boy Modeling School, Gravediggaz, and Stetsasonic. Souls of Mischief completed a 93-city world tour in 2023 in commemoration of their debut album “93 Til Infinity” Their signature single “93 Til Infinity” was RIAA-certified Gold in 2023. Souls Of Mischief, the Oakland, CA quartet and members of the mighty Hieroglyphics Crew, are proud to announce the first-ever vinyl release of their fifth album \"Montezuma's Revenge.\" Notably, the album’s striking cover featured a fifth member of the group: the legendarily innovative producer Prince Paul, who executive produced the LP, handling most of the beats and overseeing the musical direction of the album from start to finish. Emcees A-Plus, Opio, Phesto, and Tajai take turns showing off the multisyllabic flows, witty similes, and smooth lyrics that have made the crew a household name in rap for over 30 years. Souls' trademark juxtaposition of complex, multisyllabic lyricism against laid-back Cali flow remained as strong as it was in 1993 on “Montezuma’s Revenge,” and Paul’s magic touch on production took the Souls’ sound to a new level. While the aforementioned and unmistakable SOM sound remains very much intact, Paul's vision and risk-taking come through on the finished product. Tajai was comfortable from the start in working with the visionary producer: ”Paul is a perfectionist and so are we so we took time with the beats and subject matter. 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