Rawls helped launch the independent Hip-Hop explosion of the late 90's by producing quot;Brown Skin Ladyquot; and quot;Yo Yeahquot; from Mos Def and Talib Kweli's seminal debut album as Black Star. He went on to anchor Lone Catalysts, one of the most acclaimed early independent rap groups, and release a successful solo album through Groove Attack in 2001. Now, more than a decade after his last solo Hip-Hop album, J Rawls is proud to present The Hip-Hop Affect. Rawls delved into neo-soul and jazz with The Essence Of Soul and The Liquid Crystal Project, but now he's ready to make a full return to Hip-Hop. quot;We birthed it, created it, and reared it,quot; he explains. quot;We may not like every change, but we stick with Hip-Hop because we love it.quot; FEATURING Rhymefest, Sadat X, Oh No, Tanya Morgan, Diamond D, Kev Brown, J Sands (of Lone Catalysts), Copywrite, Bad Azz, Edo G, Stalley, Casual, Count Bass D, Wise Intelligent, El Da Sensei, John Robinson, Mood.

Hip Hop Affect (Vinyl)