| Details / Tracklist: |
1. SAME SONG
2. TIE THE KNOT
3. THE WAY WE SWING (REMIX)
4. NUTTIN' NIS FUNKY
5. PACKET MAN (WORTH A PACKET REMIX)
6. ARGUIN' ON THE FUNK |
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| Extra-Infos: |
-2 Remixes |
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| Description: | This Is An Ep Release-6tr by Digital Underground, released 30 June 1990, includes the following tracks: "The Way We Swing (Remix)", "Packet Man (Worth A Packet Remix)" and more.
This version of This Is An Ep Release-6tr comes as a 1xCD. - -2 REMIXESFor a similar release without "ARC" in the matrix information, please see [r=33911175].
Tracks 1 & 2 from the Warner Bros. original motion picture "Valkenvania" aka "Nothing But Trouble", a Warner Bros. film.
Tracks 1, 2 & 5 Produced for Stayin' Busy Productions.
Track 1 has a sample taken from "Theme To The Black Hole" by Parliament.
Track 2 is based on the copyrighted adaptation of Lohengm's "The Wedding March".
Track 5 has samples from the song "Foreplay" by Fred Wesley and The Horny Horns under license from special products division, Polygram Records, Inc.
Publishing:
1: GLG Two Music / Pubhowyalike Publishing / Willesden Music / Warner Tamerlane (BMI) / New Jazz Publishing (ASCAP)
2: GLG Two Music / Pubhowyalike Publishing / Willesden Music (BMI)
3: GLG Two Music / Pubhowyalike Publishing / Willseden Music / Stone Agate Music (BMI)
4: GLG Two Music / Pubhowyalike Publishing / Willesden Music / Warner Chappell (BMI)
6: GLG Two Music / Pubhowyalike Publishing / Willesden Music (BMI) / New Jazz Publishing (ASCAP)"This Is an EP Release" is a classic 6-track CD from Digital Underground that captures the group at a creative high point, bridging playful party vibes with sharp, funk-driven hip-hop. Packed with thick basslines, P-Funk-inspired grooves, and the group's trademark sense of humor, this EP expands on the sound that made Digital Underground a standout act in the golden era of rap. The 6 tracks offer a compact but rich listening experience, ideal for fans who appreciate imaginative production, charismatic flows, and a distinctive West Coast flavor rooted in funk tradition. As a focused collection rather than a full album, it delivers tight, memorable cuts without filler, making it an essential companion piece to the group's early full-length work.
Digital Underground are best known for their inventive blend of hip-hop and funk, theatrical alter egos, and a playful yet musically sophisticated approach that helped shape early 1990s rap. Emerging from the West Coast scene, they gained widespread recognition for their unique sound, off-beat humor, and influential presence in the evolution of alternative and funk-oriented hip-hop. Their work opened doors for more experimental approaches within the genre and played a role in spotlighting new talent from their circle.
The CD format of "This Is an EP Release" offers collectors and fans a tangible way to experience the group's sound in its original era, with the clarity and punch of digital audio suited to the detailed, sample-rich production. As a release, it stands both as a snapshot of a specific creative phase and as a strong introduction to Digital Underground's world.
Tommy Boy, the label behind this CD, is a renowned name in hip-hop and dance music history, known for discovering and developing influential artists and helping bring innovative, club-ready and street-oriented sounds to a wider audience. Over the years, Tommy Boy became associated with forward-thinking, genre-defining releases and cultivated a reputation for supporting creative freedom, quality production, and distinctive artist identities. Their catalog has been a key reference point for fans of classic hip-hop and electronic-leaning music alike, and this EP sits firmly within that tradition of boundary-pushing yet accessible releases.
Overall, "This Is an EP Release - 6TR" on CD is a noteworthy piece for collectors of classic rap and for listeners who appreciate the intersection of funk, humor, and inventive hip-hop craftsmanship. |
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TB9642 |
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