Name: In Full Gear - 35th Anniversary
Brand: Stetsasonic

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TB52741

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r26840681]

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

2023-04-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

016998527412

Total Cap

Black LPx2

Artist

Stetsasonic

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Tommy Boy

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Tommy Boy is a US label that was established in 1981 by Tom Silverman. It quickly gained success with the release of Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force's revolutionary debut single, "Planet Rock." This marked the beginning of Tommy Boy's influence on the genre-defining house music. As one of hip-hop's pioneering labels, Tommy Boy and its roster of artists played a significant role in bringing urban street culture to mainstream audiences. With numerous high-charting crossover hits, the label has earned almost 80 gold and platinum certifications.

In 1985, Warner Bros. Records acquired 50% ownership of Tommy Boy and appointed Tom Silverman and Monica Lynch as vice presidents. However, instead of using Warner Bros.' distribution channels, Tommy Boy opted for independent distribution. Five years later, Warner Bros. acquired the remaining 50% stake in the label.

In 1995, due to controversy surrounding Warner Music's gangsta artists, Tom Silverman repurchased half of his label. Then in February 2002, he bought back the remaining half from Warner Music to make Tommy Boy an independent entity once again. As part of this split, Warner Music obtained ownership rights to contracts with artists signed under Tommy Boy and became owner of all master recordings released by the label until that point.

Formed in Brooklyn in 1981, Stetsasonic was one of the first hip hop bands to perform with a full band and to use live instrumentation in their studio recordings.&nbsp; Stetsasonic's unique sound combines multi genres including R&amp;B, jazz, reggae, dancehall and rock and is considered one of the first groups to pioneer jazz rap. Their 1988 album, In Full Gear, largely produced by band members Prince Paul, Daddy-O &amp; Wise contains the tracks "Talking All That Jazz" and "Float On" Celebrating its 35th Anniversary, In Full Gear is a remastered double LP.

In Full Gear - 35th Anniversary

Music GB