Here is the abridged story of this project:
Back in 1988, there was a gathering in Manhattan’s Lower East Side with many MCs. As the story goes, according to sources close to what transpired, “history was in the making until one unfortunate and violent incident. On the weekend of August 6 and 7, 1988 a riot took place on the outskirts of Tompkins Square Park. These hot summer nights were filled with smoldering clashes between police and demonstrators. When the smoke cleared the following Monday, August 8, the producers returned to their studio to find much of their equipment was looted during the melee. More importantly, the masters were gone as well. Shortly thereafter the studio closed its doors; and along with it, a little-known chapter in Hip-Hop history.” For 30 years the contents of those reels were thought to be missing. Meanwhile, the MCs who recorded there went on to iconic Rap careers, writing rich legacies. Only to be recently found and released.
People doubt this though due the quality of the songs and the artists sounding more modern than their '88 selves. All of the tracks are untitled and are just labelled with the rapper.
Best Tracks: Big Daddy Kane, Masta Ace, Grandmaster Caz & Melle Mel
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