Album artwork for Understand What Black Is by The Last Poets

The Last Poets' Understand What Black Is. Available here on 180 Gram Double LP.

Understand What Black Is speaks of a revolutionary struggle defined by both race and identity, that has never sounded more relevant. The group secured a legacy with seminal early records that came to be regarded as important influences on early hip hop, helping to pave the way for many socially committed emcees. Into the '90s, their tracks were sampled by Biggie, NWA, A Tribe Called Quest, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. While they remained largely on hiatus, original members Umar bin Hassan and Abiodun Oyewole committed to recording new material in 2016. The strong and contemporized voices of The Last Poets is aided by the UK production duo of Ben Lamdin (Nostaglia 77) and Prince Fatty, known for their work in acid jazz, reggae and dub productions.

LPx2 - 180 Gram Double LP in Gatefold Sleeve.

The Last Poets

Understand What Black Is

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Album artwork for Understand What Black Is by The Last Poets
CD

$16.99

Released 05/18/2018Catalog Number

SDRK9.2

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Album artwork for Understand What Black Is by The Last Poets
LPx2

$34.99

180 Gram Double LP in Gatefold Sleeve.

Released 05/18/2018Catalog Number

SDRK9.1

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The Last Poets

Understand What Black Is

Studio Rockers
Album artwork for Understand What Black Is by The Last Poets
CD

$16.99

Released 05/18/2018Catalog Number

SDRK9.2

Learn more
Album artwork for Understand What Black Is by The Last Poets
LPx2

$34.99

180 Gram Double LP in Gatefold Sleeve.

Released 05/18/2018Catalog Number

SDRK9.1

Learn more

The Last Poets' Understand What Black Is. Available here on 180 Gram Double LP.

Understand What Black Is speaks of a revolutionary struggle defined by both race and identity, that has never sounded more relevant. The group secured a legacy with seminal early records that came to be regarded as important influences on early hip hop, helping to pave the way for many socially committed emcees. Into the '90s, their tracks were sampled by Biggie, NWA, A Tribe Called Quest, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. While they remained largely on hiatus, original members Umar bin Hassan and Abiodun Oyewole committed to recording new material in 2016. The strong and contemporized voices of The Last Poets is aided by the UK production duo of Ben Lamdin (Nostaglia 77) and Prince Fatty, known for their work in acid jazz, reggae and dub productions.

LPx2 - 180 Gram Double LP in Gatefold Sleeve.