Dope Jams: Dope Jams NYC Vol.1 - 2005-2012 Vinyl 3LP 1mrkt original release year: 1998

original release year: 1998

music label: Death Row Records 2002

Mayer Hawthorne releases another modern soul/r&b masterpiece

Dunks (Eric Duncan of Rub N tug) takes on remix duties here and masterfully strips it down and re-arranges layers (especially working those pianos) for maximum bang

Dope Jams: Dope Jams NYC Vol.1 - 2005-2012 Vinyl 3LP 1mrkt original release year: 1998Incredible triple LP retrospective from that mythical record store on Myrtle Ave. Heads already know what it is, but for those unfamiliar, think of this as a necessary schooling. Founded in 2005 by Francis Englehardt and Paul Nickerson (aka Slow To Speak), Dope Jams gained a cult following for its masterfully curated selection, notorious parties, and their no bullshit call it what it is attitude. More than just a retail store, Dope Jams acted as a hub