Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Hard To Earn – Gang Starr – 1994

Hard To Earn - Gang Starr - 1994

Hard To Earn – Gang Starr – Released March 8th, 1994, Chrysalis/EMI Records Hard To Earn is the fourth album from Gang Starr, following on from 1992’s Daily Operation. Gang Starr was one of the greatest duos in hiphop history, comprised of acclaimed DJ/producer DJ Premier and rapper Guru (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal), who sadly … Read more

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) – Wu Tang Clan – November 1993

Wu Tang Clan - 36 Chambers

Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) – Wu Tang Clan – Released November 9th 1993 The debut album from the Wu Tang Clan, Enter The Wu Tang (36 Chambers), remains one of the most pivotal and inspirational hiphop albums of all time. This post celebrates its 30th anniversary. 2023 has seen many hiphop anniversaries, the first … Read more

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Judgement Night Soundtrack– Various Artists – 1993

Judgement Night Soundtrack 1993

Judgment Night Soundtrack – Various Artists – Released September 14th 1993 Back when I was in school we didn’t have the pressures of social media. All we had to worry about was the constant threat of getting our heads kicked in based on what music we listened to. (Oops, sorry, trigger warnings and all that bollocks.) … Read more