While he was working on Oxnard, the ever-ambitious Anderson .Paak was recording Ventura at the same time. As he explains it, both albums showcase the duality that has inspired the Grammy-award winning artist throughout his career.
To celebrate the music and cultural movement that the label helped inspire, this compilation brings together the best tracks from their historic catalogue.
Vinyl LP pressing. Mono edition. Four Tops' self-titled debut album was released in 1965 establishing Levi Stubbs as one of Motown's greatest lead voices of all time.
Following last year's "triumphant live album" (Pitchfork), and 2022's surprise breakthrough Boat Songs, Manning Fireworks is an instant classic of an LP. MJ let's us in on his observations on the intersection of wit and sadness.
Frog in Boiling Water, the band's fourth full-length LP is a collection of snapshots that explores the brutal realities of end-stage capitalism and overwhelming technological advance.
The fourth studio album by the legendary Boogie Down Productions. Originally released in 1990 this album features production from D-Nice as well as KRS-One himself.