Its difficult to look past the legacy of when discussing music from Minnesota, but this extensive compilation is FULL of pre and post-Purple One joints that really shine the light on the futuristic fusion funk that was happening in the city. Spread over 4 LPs are 32 slick, black, technologically advanced sounds from the land of 10,000 lakes, and you get a clear view of the impact the tight-knit community had on American dance music by varnishing futuristic funk with guitar rocks glamorous sheen Check out tracks from 94 East, Flyte Tyme, Alexander ONeal, Mind & Matter collective, Andre Cymone, and more, and the ambitious release is accompanied by a 30,000 word, 144-page hardbound book that details the stories behind the rare, unreleased tracks.
- 32 rare & unreleased tracks from the 1980s Twin Cities boogie/R&B scene
- purple & lavender colored 4xLP vinyl pressing (please note: actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo)
- each disc housed in tip-on sleeve w/ deluxe outer box enclosure
- includes 108-page book w/ rare photos extensive liner notes
- limited edition
- original release year: 2013
- music label: Numero Group 2024
