STAX: THE SOUL OF HIP-HOP

Offering a glimpse of hip-hop's roots, Stax: The Soul of Hip-Hop is a collection of classic Stax Records tracks from the '60s and '70s that have become sampling mainstays for some of the most prominent hip-hop artists of the past two decades. This compilation is a testament to the enormous influence of the Stax sound, energy and attitude on the entire hip-hop generation.

Featuring 14 classic tracks, only a handful of which became hit singles, this CD is a "must have" for fans wanting to better understand the history of hip-hop. Detailed liner notes are included, citing the many recent rap and hip-hop songs that have sampled these Stax gems.

TRACK LISTING

1. Ghetto Misfortune's Wealth - 24-Carat Black
2. Blind Alley - The Emotions
3. Melting Pot - Booker T. & The MG's
4. Humpin' - The Bar-Kays
5. Get Up And Get Down - The Dramatics
6. Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic - Isaac Hayes
7. Hung Up On My Baby - Isaac Hayes
8. I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over - David Porter
9. After The Laughter (Comes Tears) - Wendy Rene
10. As Long As I've Got You - Charmels
11. Why Marry - The Sweet Inspirations
12. Do the Funky Penguin (Part 1) - Rufus Thomas
13. Packed Up And Took My Mind - Little Milton
14. I Forgot To Be Your Lover - William Bell