Here is a 12" still in my wantlist... I think there is no chance to find it in a record store and it seems this record hasn't been for sale online for a long time...
To do a quick recap, Anthony Brownlee a.k.a Mellow T from Hartford Connecticut was signed by Columbia and released his first single "Keep It Real" produced by Greg Nice (from Nice & Smooth) in 1993.
Mellow-T was discovered by Raymond Pouncey, the executive producer, in a talent show that he held. Mellow T was in an original group that he put together named The Little Rapscals.
This single "Keep It Real" was supposed to be part of Mellow-T's album entitled "The Best Kept Secret" produced by Greg Nice, Phat Kat and Tony Dofat, but unfortunately it was shelved...
The connection with Phat Kat happened with the help of Greg Nice and the connection with Tony Dofat happened with the help of Faith Newman who signed Nas at the same time and introduced Raymond Pouncey to Tony.
In 1995, Mellow T was back with a brand new single titled "Pressure" which came out on Rugged Route Records. The 3 tracks of the wax were produced by Greg Jenkins a.k.a DJ Bizzy G and Boo Bass Bottom. I've never listened to the other tracks but I have to admit that "Pressure" is dope ... check the video !!!
He previously appeared as Melo T. on the posse track "Down The Line" off the 2nd Nice & Smooth album which also featured Bas Blasta, who's from Connecticut too.
ReplyDeleteI'm an English white guy. I've always loved music. Yep - from day one... PRESSURE - by Mr Mello T - in my all time favourite 10...
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