Marco Polo "Port Authority" (10th Anniversary)

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Marco Polo's cult-classic production album, 'Port Authority.' The album grabs ya from track 1 with Copywrite, 'Get Busy;' Copywrite comes correct over one of the hardest instrumentals on the project. Rumor has it, the files were so poor it took a prayer and a miracle that 'Get Busy' was saved and came out so dope. Other stand-out tracks include Masta Ace's 'Nostalgia,' O.C.'s 'Marquee,' 'Heat' by Supastition and the two 12" singles 'War' by Kardinal Offishall and 'The Radar' with Large Professor. I couldn't find the CD, it must be in storage, but above and below are the LP and both 12" releases, as well as the limited cassette release. An incredible producer and a student of the game, you can always count on Marco to bring the best out of new and veteran MCs alike. His follow-up PA2 was another great project and you can also support 'Double Barrel' with Torae, his collaborative albums with Rustee Juxx, AFRO, O.S.T.R. (overseas), and much more. Props to DJ Linx, Shylow, Ricardo Guiterrez, and all the MCs who ripped tracks on this LP. Be sure to check out the Slice of Spice deluxe release, with instrumentals HERE. Oh, and the album review above is taken from the May 2007 issue of Vibe Magazine. Listen below...

Big-up to Marco Polo for the autographed 12", via Fat Beats.

Jeru The Damaja "Come Clean" (Promo Soap + Condom)

‘Pure Black African Soap for all you original dirty rotten scoundrels. $4 a bar, 3 bars = $10 … Offer ends July 1, 1994.’ Jeru The Damaja and PayDay Records came original with their promo for 'Come Clean,' and the 'The Sun Rises In The East' LP in 1994. Produced by DJ Premier, the album is a certified classic and while I don't know the current state of their relationship, I'd hope it's better than when Jeru was sending shots in every direction. Jeru makes a great living on the road, especially doing shows outside the states and around the world. Last year, Slice of Spice released the 'Dirty Rotten Demos' with a cut-out vinyl designed around his logo; it acame with a condom and stickers, which if nothing else, holds true to d'original idea of including fresh promo with a release. Slice of Spice also released 'The Hammer' on camouflage vinyl, which was dope. Below is the soap from 1994 and condoms from 2016, props to the good folks at Slice of Spice for keepin' it live.

First Division "Overworked & Underpaid" (Album Stream)

Slice Of Spice is proud to present Overworked & Underpaid, the debut album from First Division, in conjunction with Spaghetti Bender Music and Soulspazm. This killer debut album is Boom Bap hip hop to the core featuring beats by Marco Polo (Executive Producer), DJ Premier, Kev Brown, Jake One, The Doppelgangaz, BeatWyze and guest appearances from Prince Po, Rah Digga, Torae, Hannibal Stax and more. Peace to Shylow and Expertise... Shylow's cuts are always razor sharp, too! Listen below...

D.I.T.C. "The Remix Project" (Album Stream)

Slice Of Spice is proud to have partnered with D.I.T.C. Entertainment to present 'D.I.T.C. The Remix Project' on vinyl. This incredible remix project has been pressed to 2xLP on 180 gram wax, and presented in a full color gatefold jacket. This release features A.G., Big L, Big Pun, Diamond D, Fat Joe, KRS-One, Lord Finesse, O.C., Party Arty, Showbiz and production from 9th Wonder, Alchemist, Apollo Brown, Bink, Buckwild, DJ Premier (of Gang Starr), Diamond D, Lord Finesse, Marco Polo, O. Gee, Showbiz. They've spared no expense here, mixing with Eddie Sancho, mastering with Tony Dawsey, to ensure a superior quality product and audiophile wax. Listen below... and order HERE.