In the early '90s, the East Coast rap scene was overflowing with raw talent, yet many promising artists slipped through the cracks before getting the recognition they deserved. One such case is Sah-B, a female rapper from East Orange, New Jersey, whose 1994 single "Summa Day / Some Ol' Sah-B Shit" remains a snapshot of an album that never officially came to life.
Released on Reprise Records, the single was meant to introduce Sah-B's debut album "Some Ol' Sah-B Shit", which ultimately never saw an official release beyond a rare promotional cassette circulating at the time. What we're left with instead is this two-track single, produced by two respected figures in East Coast hip-hop, that hints at what could have been a strong addition to the mid '90s rap landscape.
On the A-side, the lead single "Summa Day" is produced by legendary Juice Crew architect Marley Marl, but to be honest this track isn't really my cup of tea, and in my opinion, it wasn't a good choice for a debut single... I prefer the B-side with "Some Ol' Sah-B Shit", produced by K-Def.
The track "Some Ol' Sah-B Shit" stands as a small artifact of '90s hip-hop history. For collectors and fans of forgotten East Coast rap, the single offers a glimpse of an artist who had the voice, attitude, and production backing to make a real mark. Sadly, Sah-B's moment remained largely frozen in this lone single.
The 12" is really inexpensive... if you like the single "Some Ol' Sah-B Shit", don't hesitate! You can also check her unreleased album... some songs are definitely worth a listen. Peace
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