Brand Nubian's debut album, which left a strong mark of his individuality and ideology on the hip-hop scene of the early 90s.
This album heralded the arrival of the golden age of boom bap and is a historically acclaimed album that combined an Afrocentric perspective with street sensibility at a high level.
The production features a hard-hitting sound, based on raw drums and sophisticated sampling from jazz, funk, and soul. The three distinct flows of Sadat X, Lord Jamar, and Grand Pubah intertwine to create a tough yet intellectual tension. Tracks like "Brand Nubian," "Slow Down," and "Wake Up" highlight Black identity and social consciousness, while maintaining a balanced sound that never comes across as preachy.
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A:
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1)
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All For One
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2)
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Feels So Good
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3)
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Concerto In X Minor
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4)
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Ragtime
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B:
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To The Right
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2)
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Dance To My Ministry
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3)
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Drop The Bomb
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4)
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Wake Up (Stimulated Dummies Mix)
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C:
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Step To The Rear
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2)
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Slow Down
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3)
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Try To Do Me
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4)
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Who Can Get Busy Like This Man...
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D:
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Grand Puba, Positive And L.G.
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2)
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Brand Nubian
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Wake Up (Reprise In The Sunshine)
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4)
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Dedication
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E:
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All For One (Radio Version - 7" Edit)
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2)
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All For One (Radio Instrumental - 7" Edit)
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Design - Carol Bobolts
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Executive-Producer - Dante Ross
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Photography By - Mark Seliger
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Producer [Grand Puba Maxwell And Brand Nubian] - Brand Nubian
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Producer [Grand Puba Maxwell And Brand Nubian] - Grand Puba Maxwell
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Songwriter [Songs Written By] - D. Murphy
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Songwriter [Songs Written By] - L. Dechalus
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Songwriter [Songs Written By] - M. Dixon
