Lionel Hampton - Works - Limited Salmon Colored Vinyl - VINYL LP

Translucent Orange. The outstanding Audiophile album showcases Hamptons breathtaking talents during the early days of Stereophonic recordings. Features Hampton alternating between vibes, piano and drums.

No artist has emerged from Minnesota this decade and walked his own private catwalk quite like Prof. After spending the early part of the 2010's building a strong local following, his subsequent signing to Rhymesayers Entertainment and the of his landmark 2015 debut, Liability, helped propel him to the next stage of his career. For example, his annual self-headlined Prof Outdoors festival has repeatedly sold out a 4,000+ capacity each year. While there's been a perception that the eccentric Minneapolis MC is out-of-control, Prof's undeterred, unwavering commitment to his fans reveals the craftsmanship behind the perceived chaos. Today, as his latest album title states, the newly sophisticated Prof is more accurately referred to as Pookie Baby.While Prof may be best known for his show-stopping live performances, this album pulls back the curtain, inviting the listener to join him for the most private of moments, all with a sleek touch of sophistication. As much of a showman as he is a shaman, Pookie Baby was poured out of the perspective of a man known for wild live shows, whose rigorous touring and performance schedule led to debilitating injuries. Grounded for months and undergoing multiple surgeries, Prof returned with a new perspective, teeming with unbridled sexuality. Paired with a multitude of styles that run the gamut from triple-time Chicago drill to emotive, bluesy crooning, this album showcases a spectrum of moods ranging from infectious absurdity to earnestly introspective. InchFocusInch highlights Prof's well-buttoned dedication to perfectionism, while InchNoInch aggressively gives self-preservation the anthem it's always deserved. InchBe AroundInch touches on the comforts of dependability in relationships, while InchSend NudesInch finds reward in the vulnerable intimacy present in exposing oneself via text message (consensually, of course). The album cu

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