
Down By Law / Subway Beat (Kenny Dope Edit) Vinyl
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As pieces of musical curation go, Kenny Dope's reimagining and reediting of the Wild Style breakbeats is outstanding. While the music from the 'Wild Style' OST is truly seminal, the story behind it is even more fascinating. Underneath the voices of important rappers from hip-hop's first wave - Cold Crush Brothers, Double Trouble, Rammellzee, Busy Bee and more - were a selection of backing beats that have underpinned and influenced a whole lot of hip-hop ever since. It would be easy to mistake them for genuine breakbeats dug out of crates, but they're not. Overseen by hip-hop impresario Freddie Braithwaite - better known as Fab 5 Freddy - in collaboration with Blondie's Chris Stein - the songs from the Wild Style soundtrack are all unique creations intended as a homage to the early breakbeats. Drummer Lenny Ferrari - who had played for Aretha Franklin before emerging on the punk scene - and bassist David Harper played many of the iconic grooves, two somewhat forgotten participants in shaping a legendary sound. They - and Chris Stein - weren't even in the same studio at the same time. Kenny Dope, a long-time fan of the music, later acquired the original reel-to-reel tapes from Charlie Ahearn, the film's director. Using the Wild Style breakbeats - many just a minute or so long - he transformed them into longer edits that give them more room to breathe. 'Down by Law' and 'Subway Beat' are two of the most famous, breakdance classics that summon up visions of graffiti'd trains speeding through the South Bronx.
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Down By Law / Subway Beat (Kenny Dope Edit) Vinyl
Out of stock. Get notified when available.
As pieces of musical curation go, Kenny Dope's reimagining and reediting of the Wild Style breakbeats is outstanding. While the music from the 'Wild Style' OST is truly seminal, the story behind it is even more fascinating. Underneath the voices of important rappers from hip-hop's first wave - Cold Crush Brothers, Double Trouble, Rammellzee, Busy Bee and more - were a selection of backing beats that have underpinned and influenced a whole lot of hip-hop ever since. It would be easy to mistake them for genuine breakbeats dug out of crates, but they're not. Overseen by hip-hop impresario Freddie Braithwaite - better known as Fab 5 Freddy - in collaboration with Blondie's Chris Stein - the songs from the Wild Style soundtrack are all unique creations intended as a homage to the early breakbeats. Drummer Lenny Ferrari - who had played for Aretha Franklin before emerging on the punk scene - and bassist David Harper played many of the iconic grooves, two somewhat forgotten participants in shaping a legendary sound. They - and Chris Stein - weren't even in the same studio at the same time. Kenny Dope, a long-time fan of the music, later acquired the original reel-to-reel tapes from Charlie Ahearn, the film's director. Using the Wild Style breakbeats - many just a minute or so long - he transformed them into longer edits that give them more room to breathe. 'Down by Law' and 'Subway Beat' are two of the most famous, breakdance classics that summon up visions of graffiti'd trains speeding through the South Bronx.
TRACKLIST
Iβve placed my order, when will I receive it?
In the US, 97% of orders are delivered within 2-5 business days, although it can take longer.
International delivery normally takes around 2 weeks, although it can take up to 21 business days depending on location and domestic carriers.
When you place an order, you receive a confirmation email with the tracking information to make sure you know where your package is at all times.
I received the wrong record. What do I do?
In very rare instances you may receive the wrong record, please donβt stress! Send an email to support@vinyl.com with a photo of the record and we will be in contact with the next steps.
What do I do if my order arrives damaged?
If the products in your order are damaged, contact us immediately at support@vinyl.com.
Please include all the information regarding the problem, and photos of the damage, and we will be in contact with the next steps.
What's your refund and return policy?
On the very small chance youβre not satisfied with your purchase i.e. you receive damaged, defective, or incorrect item(s) from Vinyl.com, you may return the product(s) within 30 days of delivery. When we receive the item(s) and verify the return of product(s), we will send you a replacement(s) or issue a full refund for the item
What is Shipping Protection?
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If your shipment encounters any issuesβsuch as being lost, damaged, or stolenβwe will take prompt action to resolve the problem.
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