Name: Uptown Saturday Night
Brand: Camp Lo

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Bonus disc: No

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TEG78503LP

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-07-28

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Signed copies: No

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0829357850317

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Camp Lo

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Traffic

The Camp Lo duo formed in the Bronx in the early '90s. They quickly gained recognition for their unique blend of hip-hop and jazz influences, creating a sound that was both innovative and infectious. In 1995, they signed with Profile Records, solidifying their place in the music industry.

With their smooth rhymes and catchy beats, Camp Lo has drawn comparisons to legendary artists such as *Pete Rock*, *Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth*, *Jeru The Damaja*, and *Black Moon*. Their style resonates with fans of groups like *Brand Nubian*, *Large Professor*, and *O.C.*.

Throughout their career, Camp Lo has collaborated with an impressive roster of talent including *Black Sheep*, *Grand Puba*, and *Smif-N-Wessun*. Their music showcases a deep appreciation for the golden era of hip-hop while also pushing boundaries and experimenting with new sounds.

Traffic is an electronic music label based in Frankfurt, Germany. Established in 2013, this innovative label has quickly gained recognition for its cutting-edge releases and forward-thinking approach to the electronic music scene.

With a focus on pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories, Traffic has become synonymous with quality and creativity. The label's roster boasts a diverse range of talented artists who consistently deliver groundbreaking tracks that captivate audiences worldwide.

Driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to nurturing emerging talent, Traffic has firmly established itself as a key player in the global electronic music industry. Whether it's deep house, techno, or experimental sounds, you can trust Traffic to deliver exceptional releases that push the boundaries of what is possible in electronic music.

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Remastered from the original tapes and pressed on loud double vinyl. Hot of the success of Jay-z's Reasonable Doubt, producer extraordinaire ski was on fire when he flipped Dynasty's Adventures in the Land of Music for Camp Lo's breakout 1996 smash single 'Luchini aka this is it'. The same year saw camp lo opening shows for De La Soul during their stakes is high tour. Combine that with the fact that ish aka butterfly from digable planets had cosigned for the group's reputation and would appear on of the tracks (in addition to trugoy from de la), there became a huge buzz around their debut album Uptown Saturday Night.

Fast forward a few months to January 1997 and the heavily anticipated release of Camp Lo's first record, which did not disappoint. It struck the perfect balance between club tracks and underground bangers for the mixtape crowd. Critically acclaimed and fan approved, this late 90s must-have was complimented by the incredible cover art illustrated by legendary NYC graffiti artist Dr Revolt that paid homage to Marvin Gaye's 1976 classic I Want You. It's hard to believe in the time of Puffy's heyday, Camp Lo had developed and delivered a style of hip hop that was not only fresh and creative, but also straight up dope. flipping intricate rhyme styles over some of rap's finer beats, the fact that camp lo got main stream radio play and love from big time club DJs is a testament to the essence of what hip hop was once about: raw talent and originality!

Uptown Saturday Night

Music GB

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