{"product_id":"f1-26021","title":"Gumbo - Dropping Soulful H2O On The Fiber (1993) Vinyl LP • Hip Hop, Free Soul","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e F1-26021\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1990s, Fusion \u0026amp; Soul Jazz, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Jazz Funk, Soul Jazz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front\/back). Inner-sleeve is original (lyrics\/pictures); two seams partially split. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Hole-punch in top-right.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNo Need 2 Run Anymore\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFeelin' Like\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Free Soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDo You?\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eI Know You're A Virgin\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDroppin' Soulful H20 On The Fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReality\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBasement Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eYa Know\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDancin' Beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBig Bowl Of Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSoldier Boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLast Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eDropping Soulful H2O On The Fiber\u003c\/span\u003e by Gumbo is a conscious hip-hop album produced by Speech from the Grammy-winning group Arrested Development, bringing a similar \"Life Music\" vibe with a harder, street-edged twist through its blend of Afro-Cuban congas, jazz saxophones, gospel-tinged vocals, and consciousness-raising raps. Hailing from Milwaukee and part of the extended Arrested Development \"Life Family,\" the group infused the project with eclectic live instrumentation and positive, soulful messages that stood out in the early '90s alternative hip-hop scene. Unique elements include short interludes and skits woven throughout the tracklist, creating a cohesive, narrative flow reminiscent of a musical gumbo pot. Fan-favorites often cited among underground hip-hop enthusiasts include \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eA Free Soul\u003c\/span\u003e, which received a Marley Marl remix and an official music video, along with \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eBasement Music\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThere's No Need 2 Run Anymore\u003c\/span\u003e. The album remains a cult gem appreciated for its chill, jazzy production and uplifting themes, though it stayed largely under the radar commercially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793849315609,"sku":"F1-26021","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-gumbo-dropping_soulful_h2o_on_the_fiber.jpg?v=1783554950","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/f1-26021","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}