“It Takes A Thief” is the debut studio album by Coolio. Originally released in 1994, the album was certified platinum and received praise for bringing a humorous and lighthearted perspective to often violent and profane themes of typical gangsta rap.
"The South Florida rapper internalizes his skeptical gaze, yielding music that's more deliberately self-reflective, with few ragers or bangers." -Pitchfork
Labcabincalifornia is the second album by hip hop group The Pharcyde, originally released in 1995, three years after their debut Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde.
The Dealer features appearances from Archie Shepp, Charles Lloyd and, notably, the recording debut of guitarist Larry Coryell, who lends a bluesy edge to a solid and mellow soul-jazz outing.