From the Corner to the Block
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From the Corner to the Block is the fifth studio album by the New Orleans-based jazz fusion/funk group Galactic
. Unlike the group's other albums, From the Corner to the Block is a collaboration with various alternative hip hop
musicians. It was produced by Count, Ben Ellman and Galactic.
Galactic
Galactic is a funk and jazz jam band from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.-Origins and background:Originally formed in 1994 as an octet and including singer Chris Lane and guitarist Rob Gowen, the group was soon pared down to a sextet of: guitarist Jeff Raines, bassist Robert Mercurio,...
. Unlike the group's other albums, From the Corner to the Block is a collaboration with various alternative hip hop
Alternative hip hop
Alternative hip hop is a sub-genre of hip hop music. Allmusic defines it as follows: -Origin:...
musicians. It was produced by Count, Ben Ellman and Galactic.
Track listing
- "I Got It (What You Need)" - (with Lyrics BornLyrics BornLyrics Born , is a Japanese American rapper, record producer, songwriter, and voice over announcer. He is also one half of the group Latyrx with Lateef the Truthspeaker.-History:...
) - "And I'm Out" - (with Mr. LifMr. LifMr. Lif is an American hip hop artist from Boston, Massachusetts. Often noted for his political lyrics, he has released two studio albums on El-P's Definitive Jux label and one on Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. Mr...
) - "The Corner" - (with Gift of GabGift of Gab (rapper)Gift of Gab is an American MC best known for performing in the Bay Area hip-hop duo Blackalicious with DJ Chief Xcel...
) - "Second And Dryades" - (with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux)
- "Think Back" - (with Chali 2naChali 2naCharles Stewart , better known as Chali 2na is an American rapper and hip hop artist, formerly associated with the groups Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli.-Early life:...
) - "Bounce Baby" - (with DJ Z-TripDJ Z-TripZach Sciacca, better known as Z-Trip, is an American DJ and producer. He is best known as a pioneer of the mashup movement.A Phoenix, Arizona native, who now resides in Los Angeles, California, he was known early in his career for performing with the Bombshelter DJs . He became widely known when...
) - "Hustle Up" - (with Boots RileyBoots RileyBoots Riley is an American musician, vocalist, writer, and public speaker most known for being the front man and producer of The Coup as well as the front man for Street Sweeper Social Club.-Biography:...
) - "Sidewalk Stepper"
- "From The Corner To The Block" - (with JuvenileJuvenile (rapper)Terius Gray, better known by his stage name Juvenile, is an American rapper, He is also a former member of hip-hop group the Hot Boys . At the age of 19, he began recording raps, releasing his debut album Being Myself in 1995...
/Soul Rebels Brass Band) - "Squarebiz" - (with Ladybug MeccaDigable PlanetsDigable Planets is an American alternative hip hop trio based in New York City, composed of Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler , Mary Ann "Ladybug Mecca" Vieira and Craig "Doodlebug" Irving . They released their debut album Reachin' in 1993, and their follow-up album Blowout Comb in 1994...
/Nino Moschella) - "Tuff Love" - (with Trombone Shorty)
- "No Way" - (with Lateef the Truthspeaker)
- "Fanfare"
- "Find My Home" - (with Ohmega WattsOhmega WattsOhmega Watts, real name Milton Campbell, is a hip hop producer and vocalist from Brooklyn, New York. He releases music under the name Ohmega Watts and as a part of the Lightheaded crew.-Biography:...
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