Gumbo - Dropping Soulful H2O On The Fiber (1993) Vinyl LP • Hip Hop, Free Soul

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Vinyl 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.)

Tracks:

1. No Need 2 Run Anymore
2. Feelin' Like
3. A Free Soul
4. The Boat
5. Do You?
6. I Know You're A Virgin
7. Droppin' Soulful H20 On The Fiber
8. Reality
9. The Jungle
10. Basement Music
11. Ya Know
12. Dancin' Beauty
13. Big Bowl Of Life
14. Soldier Boy
15. Last Night

About The Record:

Dropping Soulful H2O On The Fiber 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 A Free Soul, which received a Marley Marl remix and an official music video, along with Basement Music and There's No Need 2 Run Anymore. The album remains a cult gem appreciated for its chill, jazzy production and uplifting themes, though it stayed largely under the radar commercially.