No. 11 In Full Gear by Stetsasonic
The first album from the first hip-hop collective that utilized a live band is definitely one of the genre’s most woefully unappreciated releases. Stetsasonic dabble in social commentary, mock the previous generation’s dismissal of hip-hop music and sampling, toss a few tracks to the ladies, celebrate the Miami bass scene — and do it all with flair. A fun and innovative LP from start to finish.
