Long Live the Kane — 1988

Big Daddy Kane

Released 1988Hip-Hop

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Reviewed by Callum Ashworth, 247 Album Verdict

A foundational lyrical landmark of smooth, rapid rhyming. Sharp and influential. A genre cornerstone. The single record that earns them a spot in the catalogue.

On vinyl: The original pressing is often easy to find second-hand in good condition.

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