{"product_id":"mca-5815","title":"Uptown Is Kickin' It (1986) Vinyl LP • Best of Hip Hop Crew, Heavy D. \u0026 The Boyz","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e MCA-5815\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1980s, East Coast Style, Electro-Funk, Electro\/Synth, Hip-Hop, Old School\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good (VG)\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 ;\"\u003eImport from Germany. Vinyl plays with occasional crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, surface impressions (front\/back); pen writing on front near right. Inner-sleeve is poly-lined paper. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Text that is mostly readable across top-edge. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\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\u003eMr. Big Stuff (Heavy D. \u0026amp; The Boyz )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWhy Me (Groove B Chill )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBass Game (Finesse \u0026amp; Synquis )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUptown Is Kickin' It (The Uptown Crew )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eI Can't Stop (The Brothers Black )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHe Cuts So Fresh (Marley Marl )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eStress (Woody Rock )\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 ;\"\u003eUptown Is Kickin' It\u003c\/span\u003e by Various Artists is a hip-hop compilation album that served as the debut release for the newly founded Uptown Records, showcasing its early roster collectively known as The Uptown Crew. This project holds historical significance as the inaugural effort from Andre Harrell's influential label, which would later become a powerhouse in blending hip-hop with R\u0026amp;B and launching stars in the new jack swing era. A unique aspect is its role in introducing Heavy D \u0026amp; The Boyz to a wider audience through their energetic remake of the classic \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eMr. Big Stuff\u003c\/span\u003e. Fan-favorites include the title track \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eUptown Is Kickin' It\u003c\/span\u003e by The Uptown Crew, which samples iconic breaks and features a promotional music video, as well as Marley Marl's scratching showcase \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHe Cuts So Fresh\u003c\/span\u003e. Other notable tracks are \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eBass Game\u003c\/span\u003e by female duo Finesse \u0026amp; Synquis and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eStress\u003c\/span\u003e by Woody Rock, highlighting the label's diverse early talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793683050777,"sku":"MCA-5815","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-uptown_is_kickin_it.jpg?v=1783554275","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/mca-5815","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}