The Vault: Classic Music Reviews Podcast

The crew looks back at Erykah Badu's debut album Baduizm. In a what was becoming a burgeoning sub genre of neo soul, the Brooklyn-born, Dallas-raised songtress burse onto the scene with a style not typically seen by R&B ladies during that time. WIth her trademark headwraps and dialed down attire that harkened towards the heyday of Afrocentrism, she blew critics and fans away with music that was equal parts soul, jazz and hip-hop and voice that drew comparisions to the legendary Billie Holiday. Her music touched on topics such as love, despair, insecurity, dilemmas and libertation. Badu's appeal brought her fans from young and old alike.This album, along with D'Angelo's Brown Sugar and Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite signified a major shift of towards to commercial viability of neo soul acts which would explode in the late 90s into the 2000s.Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comJoin our Private Facebook Listener Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/600256077743122Support The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow NotesBlavity: Happy 25th B-Day to "Baduizm" https://blavity.com/happy-25th-birthday-to-baduizm-its-legacy-will-go-on-on?category1=culture&category2=opinionAlbumism: Erykah Badu's Debut Album "Baduizm" Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospectivehttps://albumism.com/features/tribute-celebrating-25-years-of-erykah-badu-baduizmEssence: Erykah Badu on the 25th Anniversary of Baduizmhttps://www.essence.com/entertainment/erykah-badu-baduizm-25-years/Pitchfork: Where Neo-Soul Began: 20 Years of "Baduizm"https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/1440-where-neo-soul-began-20-years-of-erykah-badus-baduizm/UDiscoverMusic: Baduizm-The Album That Crowned Erykah High Priestess of Neo Soulhttps://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/erykah-badus-baduizm/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a bonus episode of Relics of The Past, B. Cox takes us on a journey back to a staple of those of who came up in the golden era of hip-hop: the blank cassette tape. He talks the role that the blank tape played in fandom, how it served as currency in a segment of society and how it advanced the culture in a time when hip-hop was still in its infancy.Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comJoin our Private Facebook Listener Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/600256077743122Support The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow NotesGenius: Hip-Hop Inventer Peer-to-Peer File Sharing, not Napsterhttps://genius.com/Shamim-gammage-hip-hop-invented-peer-to-peer-music-sharing-not-napster-annotatedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

B. Cox and J. Owe review the Bronx rap duo Camp Lo's cult classic debut Uptown Saturday Night. After spending the initial parts of their careers together apart, Sonny Cheeba and Geechie Suede rose through the independent rap scene and collaborated with up and coming producer Ski for their debut album. Bolstered by the megahot single "Luchini (This is It)", the group compiled their album highlighted by Ski's mix of funky soulful and suspense filled beats with flows that were smooth and silky, yet stream of consciousness at times. The album flaunted a throwback theme that harkened back to slang and vernacular from the 70s that complimented the laid back, yet sharp deameanor and fashion that Camp Lo possesed.The album, while not wildly succesful commecial outside of "Luchini", was hailed by critics and fans alike, gaining cult status and has been hailed a classic by many 25 years later.Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comJoin our Private Facebook Listener Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/600256077743122Support The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow NotesAbover Average Hip-Hop: Camp Lo's "Uptown Saturday Night Turns 20 http://aboveaveragehiphop.com/camp-los-uptown-saturday-night-turns-20/The BoomBox: Camp Lo's "Uptown Saturday Night": A Look Back At An Unsung 90s Classichttps://theboombox.com/camp-los-uptown-saturday-night-a-look-back-at-an-unsung-90s-classic/Vinyl Me Please: Where Camp Lo Was Coming Fromhttps://www.vinylmeplease.com/blogs/magazine/camp-lo-introSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a new bonus episode segement Relics of the Past, B. Cox reminsces about what was the excitement of Record Release Tuesdays. From the late 1980s until 2015, the music industry designated Tuesdays as its Global Release Day; the day that new albums were released. He talks about the hype, anticipation and journey about going to the record/music store on release day and how the day fit into the culture of music (most specifically during the commerical rise and popularization of hip-hop) and fanhood.Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comJoin our Private Facebook Listener Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/600256077743122Support The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow NotesNPR: Why Albums Are Relased on Tuesdays In The U.S.https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2010/09/08/129725205/why-albums-are-released-on-tuesdaysNPR: Goodbye Music Tuesdays. Starting Today, Albums Come Out On Fridayhttps://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2015/07/10/421483599/goodbye-music-tuesday-starting-today-albums-come-out-on-fridayRolling Stone: Music Industry Sets Friday At Its New Global Release Day https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/music-industry-sets-friday-as-new-global-release-day-73480/Vibe: The Record Store. What Used to Behttps://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/the-record-store-what-used-to-be-679183/UpRoxx: Putting Out New Albums on Friday Is Bad, So Let's Move It Back To Tuesdayhttps://uproxx.com/music/albums-release-date-friday-bad-move-back-to-tuesday/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a bonus episode of Pop Culture Corner, the crew looks back on the motion picutre Juice as it turns 30, featuring the film debuts of Omar Epps and the late Tupac Shakur. The film, which also starred Khalil Kain and Jermaine Hopkins, tells a coming of age, yet ill-fated story of four friends in Harlem on a journey for respect on the streets. Featuring a heavy hip-hop influence and score with DJ culture at its forefront, the film also stars music industry stars Cindy Herron of En Vogue and Queen Latifah, with cameos of EPMD, Ed Lover & Dr. Dre, Flex Alexander, Fab 5 Freddy, Treach from Naughty By Nature and Special Ed.It was director Ernest Dickerson's directorial and screenwriting debut. The film became a huge cult hit with the hip-hop fans and has been deemed a hip-hop and hood movie classic.Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comJoin our Private Facebook Listener Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/600256077743122Support The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow NotesYahoo: 'Juice' at 30: Director Ernest Dickerson Remember Tupac's First Film Rolehttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/juice-tupac-shakur-behind-the-scenes-stories-ernest-dickerson-interview-033810770.htmlYahoo: Omar Epps reveals how he and Tupac ad-libbed through 'Juice' - and the rap hit that was born on sethttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/omar-epps-talks-working-tupac-juice-song-actor-inspired-write-set-150031384.htmlIrish Film Critic: Director Ernest R. Dickerson's powerful movie 'Juice' Marks It's 30th Anniversary With First Ever Ultra 4K HD Releasehttps://www.irishfilmcritic.com/director-ernest-r-dickersons-powerful-film-juice-marks-its-30th-anniversary-with-first-ever-4k-ultra-hd-release-january-11-2022/Film School Rejects: 'Juice' Remains a Powerful Portrait of Lost Youthhttps://filmschoolrejects.com/25-years-later-juice/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As we continue our special preview of what is to come in 2022, B. Cox looks back on the year of 1997. It was a year of a transition of some sorts and and one of tragedy. Three major deaths marked the year. including the murder of the Notorious B.I.G. in March in Los Angeles that shocked the hip-hop world. It also produced some unheralded, yet important classic albums that would help shape where the industry was headed for the rest of decade and into the new millenium. Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comJoin our Private Facebook Listener Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/600256077743122Support The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a special preview of some what is to come in 2022, B. Cox looks back on the year of 1992, an explosive year of change in American society and hip-hop. It was makred by the chaos of the devestating riots of Los Angeles in the wake of the Rodney King verdict, the introduction of the world to the Dream Team at th 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona an entertaining year in film and a hip-hop scene tha provided thrills and changes that would resonate well beyond the calendar dates. Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comJoin our Private Facebook Listener Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/600256077743122Support The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the last episode of the year, the crew takes time to rank the albums reviewed from 1991, 1996 and 2001 to put a bow on what has been a busy and memorable year for the podcast.Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comJoin our Private Facebook Listener Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/600256077743122Support The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow NotesVanyaland: 91 Classic Albums turning 30 in 2021https://vanyaland.com/2021/01/04/1991-forever-and-ever-91-classic-albums-turning-30-in-2021/The Ringer: The 1996 Rap Yearbook https://www.theringer.com/2021/3/25/22350034/the-1996-rap-yearbookComplex: The 1996 Project: Looking Back At The Year That Hip-Hop Embraced Successhttps://www.complex.com/music/2016/02/the-1996-project-looking-back-at-the-year-hip-hop-embraced-successMedium: Hip-Hop Albums turning 20 in 2021https://medium.com/clocked-in-magazine/hip-hop-albums-turning-20-in-2021-62c235c164fcUltraNYC: A Few of Your Favorite Albums Turn 20 in 2021https://ultranyc.com/20-year-old-hip-hop-albums-2021/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

B. Cox and J. Owe look back at Nas' fifth album Stillmatic. After a couple of critical disappointments in I Am and Nastradamus in 1999 and the ascent of rival Jay-Z both critically and commercial in the hip-hop game in the new millennium, the Queensbridge emcee launched his "comeback" with this latest effort. Being embroiled in a now legendary beef with Jay-Z for the better part of the year and amid whispers that he was on the decline, Nas emerged with his best album since It Was Written, reconnecting with producers DJ Premier, Large Professor, LES and others. Going back towards his roots of tales of street life and socially conscious lyrics, he completed his comeback with the iconic diss track "Ether", whose aura has only tripled in enormity since it was released on 20 years ago.The album was a critical success as well as a commercial one, selling over 2 million records.Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comJoin our Private Facebook Listener Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/600256077743122Support The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow NotesAlbumism: Nas' "Stillmatic" Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospectivehttps://www.albumism.com/features/tribute-celebrating-20-years-of-nas-stillmaticHot New Hip-Hop: Nas' "Stillmatic Deserves As Much Attention As Its Predecessorhttps://www.hotnewhiphop.com/nas-stillmatic-deserves-as-much-attention-as-its-predecessor-news.98635.htmlAmbrosia For Heads: Nas 'Stillmatic' Turns 15. Here's a Look at Nas' Return To his N.Y. State of Mind. https://ambrosiaforheads.com/2016/12/nas-stillmatic-mtv-diary-illmatic-video/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

B. Cox & J. Owe review Redman's classic third album Muddy Waters. After a successful sophomore album Dare Iz A Darkside and a time when Redman self admitted he was in a dark place and time, the Brick City emcee linked back up with fellow Def Squad member Erick Sermon to close out the ultra competitive year of 1996. Displaying a level of emceeing not seen often by even the top emcees and funky, soulful and innovative production by the likes of Sermon and Rockwilder, Redman delivered his best work yet in a way that only he could do; With blunt force punchlines, unforgettable references and his unique brand of humor through a number of classic skits. In the 25 years since its release, it has reached epic proportions among critics, hip-hop peers and fans alike and is often mentioned as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comJoin our Private Facebook Listener Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/600256077743122Support The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow Notes: Albumism: Redman 'Muddy Waters' Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospectivehttps://www.albumism.com/features/tribute-celebrating-25-years-of-redman-muddy-watersBehind The Rhymes: When Redman Should Make Every Top 5: The Muddy Waters Anniversary https://behindtherhyme.com/2016/12/10/redman-muddy-waters-album-anniversary/RockTheBells: A Stoned-Out Rap Masterpiece: Redman's 'Muddy Waters' at 25 https://rockthebells.com/articles/redman-muddy-waters/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy