A hip-hop masterpiece where sadness and technique intersect
This 12-inch features emotional lyrics and sophisticated tracks, with an outstanding use of sampling.
This single centers around a song that samples the intro guitar from Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car," contrasting its melancholic sound with the rigid flow of rap. The song's blend of calm and strength vividly captures the atmosphere of '90s East Coast hip-hop. Side A features a variety of versions of the song, while Side B features "Hip Hop Junkies," a composition that combines melodic flair with sharp verses. It remains a classic, combining technique and emotion.
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A:
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Sometimes I Rhyme Slow (LP Version)
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Sometimes I Rhyme Slow (Original Mix)
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Sometimes I Rhyme Slow (Low Key A Cappella)
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B:
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Sometimes I Rhyme Slow (Stay Faithful Mix)
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Sometimes I Rhyme Slow (Stay Faithful Instrumental)
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Hip Hop Junkies (Spanish Fly Mix)
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Hip Hop Junkies (LP Version)
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Producer, Remix - Gregg Nice & Smooth Bee
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Recorded By - D'Anthony Johnson
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Mastered By - Tony Dawsey
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Mixed By - Rory Young
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Acoustic Guitar - Jamie Propp (A1 to A3)
