Name: Think / Atom
Brand: Main Source

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MRB7186

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Colour

Black

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-12-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

7119691268675

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Total Cap

1 / 7" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Main Source

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Mr Bongo

Joint American/Canadian hip-hop group, originally composed of DJ/producer brothers Kevin McKenzie (aka K-Cut), Shawn McKenzie (aka Sir Scratch) from Toronto, Canada, and Queens rapper/producer William Paul Mitchell (aka Large Professor). Large Professor later left and was replaced by another MC, Michael Deering (aka MC Mikey D).
Main Source is a renowned hip-hop group that has made significant contributions to the music industry. Comprised of talented DJ/producers Kevin McKenzie and Shawn McKenzie from Toronto, Canada, along with Queens rapper/producer William Paul Mitchell. Their unique blend of beats and lyrics captivates audiences worldwide.
Although Main Source experienced a change in lineup when Large Professor departed, they seamlessly integrated MC Mikey D into their dynamic team. With their distinctive sound and powerful performances, Main Source continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the hip-hop scene.

Mr Bongo is a British label that was founded in 1989. Originally located in a small record shop of the same name, it later moved to various locations in Soho and Shibuya, Japan. In 1999, the label's office was relocated to Brighton and its London & Shibuya shops were closed in 2003. However, a new shop was opened in Brighton in 2016. Since 2004, Mr Bongo has expanded into the world of cinema and also has a publishing division that produces and licenses music for third parties.
The label's rich history and diverse range of music make it an influential player in the industry. With its extensive catalog and commitment to quality, Mr Bongo continues to be at the forefront of discovering new talent and delivering exceptional music experiences.
Label Code: LC 12527

A year before Wild Pitch Records properly introduced us to the trio of Queens native Large Professor and Toronto's Sir Scratch and K-Cut, the soon-to-be-legendary group self-released their own debut single. Dropping on Actual Records, the 12" of Think and Atom was soon a sought after rarity, with scarce originals still fetching upwards of three figures. On it, they only hint at the greatness to come, while simultaneously showing that they'd already mastered the three-minute rap single this is concise brilliance with no flab whatsoever.

Engineered by the late, esteemed Paul C, Think is a study in how to turn well-worn samples into something new. The combination of several James Brown snatches, along with bits lifted from Lyn Collins and Jimmy Castor Bunch, could have been tired and almost parodic by 1989, but instead the group weave something interesting from old fabric.

Atom is arguably even better, built around a brace of elements from Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's 1967 duet Little Ole Boy, Little Ole Girl. On it, Large Pro gives the first real hints that he'll not just be a super-producer, but a committed MC to watch. Mixing threats with humour, positivity with braggadocio, it's a calling card performance on a track that could have still sat comfortably on 1991's Breaking Atoms album.

Heavily bootlegged, this is the first official double-sided 7" release bringing together both these foundational cuts.

Think / Atom

Music GB