J Rawls helped launch the independent Hip-Hop explosion of the late 90s by producing “Brown Skin Lady” and “Yo Yeah” from Mos Def and Talib Kweli’s seminal debut album as Black Star, and went on to anchor Lone Catalysts, one of the most acclaimed early independent rap groups. He now returns with his first solo hip-hop album in a decade, featuring appearances from Rhymefest, Sadat X, Tanya Morgan, J Sands (of Lone Catalysts), Copywrite, Bad Azz, Edo G, Stalley, Casual, Count Bass D, Wise Intelligent (of Poor Righteous Teachers), El Da Sensei, John Robinson, and more. Born out of a dialog with his son, The Hip Hop Affect explores Rawls’ personal journey from Columbus to Cincinnati to cities all over the world, as well as Hip-Hop’s journey from block parties to MTV to total ubiquity. “We walk, talk, and think Hip-Hop because we are Hip-Hop,” explains Rawls. “I really want to get people to ask themselves, How has Hip-Hop affected your life?"
***Bonus: Only From Nature Sounds, get a free download of the The Hip-Hop Affect instrumentals with the purchase of the album in any format. Vinyl comes with a physical download card for the instrumentals as well.***
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1. HHA Intro (ft. Joshy)
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12. Sandsy (ft. J. Sands [Lone Catalysts])
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