Kurtis Blow - 8 Million Stories AJ Scratch
Review by Juliana Echeverry
The album 8 Million Stories AJ Scratch by Kurtis Blow is a classic hip-hop masterpiece that showcases the artist's lyrical prowess and musical genius. With its groundbreaking beats and catchy hooks, this album has stood the test of time and remains a beloved favorite among hip-hop fans worldwide.
From the opening track "AJ Scratch" to the closing number "8 Million Stories," Kurtis Blow takes listeners on a journey through the streets of New York City, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of urban life. With his smooth rhymes and infectious energy, he delivers powerful messages about social justice, inequality, and the power of music to unite people from all walks of life.
The album's standout tracks include "Hard Times," "The Breaks," and "Starlife," which showcase Kurtis Blow's ability to blend old-school funk and soul with cutting-edge hip-hop beats. His collaborations with other legendary artists such as Grandmaster Flash and Run-DMC only add to the album's appeal and significance in the history of hip-hop.
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Download
Filename: kurtis-blow-8-million-stories-aj-scratch.zip- MP3 size: 15.2 mb
- FLAC size: 118.8 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| AJ Scratch | 4:20 | |
| 8 Million Stories | 5:45 |
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Catalog Numbers
- 880 170-7
- 880 170-1
Labels
- Mercury (Netherlands)
- Mercury
Listen online
- ouvir online
- lyssna på nätet
- online luisteren
- kuunnella verkossa
- ascolta in linea
- online anhören
- lytte på nettet
- escuchar en línea
- écouter en ligne
Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- 12"
- 33 ⅓ RPM
- Stereo
- Test Pressing
- Single
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | PolyGram Records, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | PolyGram Records, Inc. |
| Manufactured By | PolyGram Records, Inc. |
| Marketed By | PolyGram Records, Inc. |
| Published By | Kuwa Music |
| Mastered At | Masterdisk |
| Pressed By | Hauppauge Record Manufacturing Ltd. |
| Produced For | Prep/Street Productions |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | J.B. Moore, Robert Ford Jr. |
| Written-By | K. Blow |
Notes
- ℗ 1984 PolyGram Records, Inc.
- Sleeve: © 1984 PolyGram Records, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
- From the upcoming album 422-822 420-1 M-1 "Ego Trip"
- Housed inside PolyGram 12 Inch die-cut sleeve.
- Test Press w/ HRM Generic Labels.
- [symbol] listed in runout appears as a triangle pointing to the right with a dot inside.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 2-57989
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 2-57990
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): 880-170-1-2-57989-HRM MASTERDISK A-1 ᐉ
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): 880-170-1-2-57990-HRM1 ᐉ AM [written into each other] MASTERDISK L.I. ✰ [B scratched over A]
- Other (Printed On Sleeve): 0704
- Other (Manufacturer / pressing plant code on labels): 53
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): 880-170-1-2- 57989- HRM MASTERDISK A-1 [symbol]
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): 880-170-1-2- 57990- HRM1 [symbol] M MASTERDISK L.I. [star] [B scratched over A]
Summary by Juliana Echeverry
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