The Fat Boys, are gearing up for a re-release of their 1984
self-titled debut, but it will come as a special edition ... in a pizza box. The
Fat Boys were a pioneering Hip-Hop trio comprised of Prince Markie Dee, Kool
Rock-Sky and the late Buff Love. Their debut album's cover art featured the
trio eying various snacks, including a pizza, ice cream, and hamburgers. Not to mention, the Human Beat-box holding a nameless beverage as well. Now, the Sutra Records release,
produced by Kurtis Blow, is being re-issued as a special edition.
From the early days of the group, to after their success of
the first record, to an often unheard piece of audio history where Mike
introduces them as a winner of the “Tin Pan Apple After Dark Dance & Rap
Contest”, a gig that landed them their first record deal. The re-issued version
will include all seven original tracks, along with three bonus cuts,
interviews, and a Mr. Magic Rap Attack Promo.
The album dropped in May 1984, and was eventually certified
Gold. It features the singles: "Fat Boys," "Stick ’Em,"
"Can You Feel It," and "Jailhouse Rap". Not only does the
remastered sound great, but you get some really good bonus material. It has great
packaging, re-mastering, liner notes, and bonus tracks. Unaccredited track 15
is especially cool. This is how a re-issue should be done. This was when Rap & Hip-Hop was
raw, fun, and had no boundaries. The Fat Boys give you that good
feeling, like everything is going to be all right no matter what. So go order a
few pizzas, put on this re-mastered classic, and just stick ‘em, ha ha ha stick
‘em.
Well, the Fat Boys aren't really back, they're just re-issuing their debut album again after 28 years.
No comments:
Post a Comment