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The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip Hop 1979-1983
Compilation album by
Various Artists
ReleasedMay 18, 2004
Recorded1979 to 1982
GenreHip hop, old school hip hop
LabelStones Throw
ProducerPeanut Butter Wolf
Peanut Butter Wolf chronology
Peanut Butter Wolf's Jukebox 45's
(2002) 		The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip Hop 1979-1983
(2004) 		World Psychedelic Classics, Vol. 3: Love's a Real Thing
(2005)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Robert ChristgauA−[4]
IGN8/10[2]
Prefix Magazine9/10[3]

The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip Hop 1979–1983 is a compilation of old school hip hop music from Connecticut, a place not generally known for its rap music scene.[5]

The album was released on compact disc and on vinyl by Stones Throw Records.

Track listing

  1. "Rappin' With Mr. Magic" (Mr. Magic) – 9:11
  2. "Get Up (And Go to School)" (Pookey Blow) – 6:14
  3. "Potential 1980" (Mister Magic) – 9:53
  4. "Party People [Remix]" (Rappermatical Five) – 6:49
  5. "Million Dollar Legs" (Outlaw Four) – 5:37
  6. "2001 Kazoo's" (Mister Magic, Positive Choice Band) – 6:48
  7. "Be-Bop Convention Theme" (Forum Band) – 2:30
  8. "Shake Your Boody" (Chillie Three MCs) – 4:54
  9. "Fill the Be-Bop" (LOD Crew) – 4:54
  10. "Earth Break" (Mister Magic, Pookey Blow) – 5:33
  11. "Ventriloquist Rap" (Willie & Woodie Brown) – 3:27
  12. "I Just Wanna Dance" (Cuzz Band) – 3:23
  13. "Showdown Rehearsal [Live]" (Second Showdown Crew) – 5:16
  14. "Untitled Track" – 4:25

Musicians

  • Percussion: Roy Alexander, Augustine "Apple" Cerrino,
  • Guitar: Eugene Brown, Perry Mobley, Earl Whitaker
  • Bass: Ed Cloud, Mark Moore, Doug Wimbish
  • Drums: Steve Cloud, James "Louis" Moore, Pumpkin
  • Turntables: DJ Starchild
  • Horn: Fred Noble, Zadoc Noble

Album staff

  • Research: Dooley-O, Egon
  • Photography: Ali D, Butchie B, Cool Rap, Joey Dee, DJ Starchild, Stephen Free, Pookey Blow
  • Art direction: Jeff Jank

Technical staff

  • Executive producer: Peanut Butter Wolf
  • Re-mastering: Dave Cooley
  • Restoration: Dave Cooley
  • Editing: Dave Cooley
  • Engineering: Richard Robinson, DJ Starchild, Egon,
  • Annotation: Egon

References

  1. ^ "The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip Hop 1979-1983 - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip Hop 1979-1983 - IGN" – via www.ign.com.
  3. ^ "Various Artists - The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip-Hop 1979-1983 Album Review".
  4. ^ "Robert Christgau: Album: The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip Hop 1979-1983". www.robertchristgau.com.
  5. ^ COURANT, DAN LEROY; SPECIAL TO THE. "STATE'S HIP-HOP LEGACY CREDITED". courant.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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