Name: The Pretty Toney Album
Brand: Ghostface

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4706629

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Colour

Black

Colour details

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602547066299

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Total Cap

Black LPx2

Artist

Ghostface

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Def Jam

Def Jam is a New York hip-hop label that was founded in 1983 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin. Over the years, it has become one of the most well-known hip-hop labels in the world, launching the careers of iconic artists such as Public Enemy, L.L. Cool J, The Beastie Boys, Redman, and DMX. Since 2022, Tunji Balogun has been serving as Chairman and CEO of Def Jam.

The label's history dates back to its independent beginnings in 1984 when it released several 12" singles. In 1985, Def Jam Recordings started distributing through Columbia/CBS Records. Subsequently, CBS Records was acquired by Sony Corporation in 1988 and later became Sony Music Entertainment in 1991.

In a series of ownership changes and mergers over the years, PolyGram purchased a majority stake in Def Jam holdings from Sony. Eventually, Universal Music Group acquired all remaining Def Jam assets from Sony after merging with PolyGram families of labels. This led to the formation of Island Def Jam Music Group which merged with Mercury's pop roster and Island Records.

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Reissues

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50 Years of Hip Hop

There's no Wu Tang Clan MC, outside of Ol' Dirty Bastard, who raps for broke like Ghostface, as if each album might be his last. Ghostface continues this tradition of flipping the most indescribable, gritty, grimy, and painfully honest rhymes imaginable. Ignoring current rap trends - ie., Kanye West-style sampling and speeding up of old soul loops - Ghostface doesn't mask his samples or up the b.p.m.'s. On the choice cuts 'Holla' and 'Be This Way,' he spits fire over great old-school Delfonics and Billy Stewart samples. Of course this is not surprising considering Ghost often says he doesn't care much for contemporary rap music. His flows magically capture the full range of human emotion on 'It's Over' and the RZA-produced 'Run.' Don't be fooled by the relatively frail single 'Tush' (featuring Missy Elliott) because it's not at all indicative of how strong the album is.

The Pretty Toney Album

Music GB

Discover The Pretty Toney Album by Ghostface. Exclusive vinyl record from Def Jam. Gritty, honest rhymes that capture the full range of human emotion. LP format available.