Big Daddy Kane- Long Live The Kane

I feel it needs to be emphasized that although I'm an old-school head, I rarely enjoy anything recorded before 1988. Obviously there are exceptions, but for the most part, that's my statement and I'm sticking to it.
Big Daddy Kane's Long Live The Kane is cutting it close with an 1988 release date, but I can't even think of fronting on this album. This should be in everyone's top 10.
What lacks from most early releases is production. Beats often consisted of a bare bassline and a simple drum pattern looped together. Sorry, but I just can't listen to that, no matter how complex or witty the rhymes are. However, Long Live The Kane is not plagued by any production problems, in fact, it's probably one of the best-produced albums of the 80's period.
And on the topic of lyricism, well there is no debate. BDK was a fuggin' beast! The only possible complaint anyone could have is that Long Live The Kane is only 10 tracks long.

Raw (Remix)


Set It Off


Ain't No Half-Steppin'


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