Al' Tariq - God Connections (2xLP + 7") - 2023

 

2xLP + 7" - 2023 - 90's Tapes / HHV  

"Here's the solo debut of former Beatnuts member Al' Tariq, "God Connections". Originally released in 1996, the album includes a heavy cast of producers and collaborators like The Beatnuts, No I.D., Mighty V.I.C., The Rawcotiks, Problemz, Black Attack and more. To quote "The Source", the majority of the tracks on "God Connections" are hardcore bangers for the authentic b-boy/underground head, providing the fan with straight to the core Hip-Hop." - courtesy of 90's Tapes  

Available on black vinyl 2LP+7" ("Crime Pays" b/w "Do Yo' Thang" - 500 copies), CD (jewel case - 300 copies) & cassette (100 copies)

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Take It Personal Ep #67 : A Tribute to Street Level

"Episode 67 is tribute to the timeless Beatnut's classic Street Level. For the first time on Take It Personal, we decided to do an album spotlight show and what better way to relive this '94 release than with some of the guys responsible for creating it?

We get to relive this classic album track-by-track with special guests Al' Tariq aka Kool Fashion and Psycho Les. We speak to Al Tariq first and later Les joins with his own perspective. Then, in typical Take It Personal fashion, we reunite the guys for the first time in many, many years.

In '94, we became immune to classic releases because they were dropping weekly, sometimes twice daily. Street Level isn’t just a classic album, it’s damn near perfect, front to back. The production is some of the finest you'll ever hear, too. While The Nuts went on to have greater success as a duo with chart-topping hits such as Off The Books and Watch Out Now, their energy and wit always seemed the best when they were a trio. In a week, we will be releasing both stand-alone interviews of Al' Tariq and Psycho Les as we discuss their solo ventures, Junkyard Juju, the reintroduction of Big Pun, J-Lo stealing their beat, plus life after The Nuts. There's even a discussion about a possible reunion.  But for now, check out our Tribute to Street Level - we know you're going to LOVE IT!" - Take It Personal Radio 

Hype : Al Tariq - 1996

From Hip-Hop Connection - October 1996