Rawls,J Hip-Hop Affect CD

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. He went on to anchor Lone Catalysts, one of the most acclaimed early independent rap groups, and release a successful solo album through Groove Attack in 2001. Now, more than a decade after his last solo Hip-Hop album, J Rawls is proud to present The Hip-Hop Affect. Rawls delved into neo-soul and jazz with The Essence Of Soul and The Liquid Crystal Project, but now he's ready to make a full return to Hip-Hop. "We birthed it, created it, and reared it," he explains. "We may not like every change, but we stick with Hip-Hop because we love it."

1. Hha Intro 2. Best Producer on the Mic 3. Face It 4. Jewel 5. Going Through Records (Interlude) 6. Salute 7. Just Rhymin' with Fest 8. The Very First Day 9. Heeey 10. Who Am I? 11. Making a Beat (Interlude) 12. Sandsy 13. Ya Friends in the Way 14. Are You Listening? 15. Jussy on the Mic (Interlude) 16. Why You Do 17. Find a New 18. Da Beatbox 19. We're on Top (#Ohiotakeover) 20. The Beat's Done (Interlude) 21. Hha Outro (Joshy Gets It)