Instrumental rap-wise, you may know 1996 as the year Tribe dropped "Beats, Rhymes and Life." Among other like-minded releases that year was Yesh and Siah's debut, and the engaging and jazzy new compilation of the group's body of work proves we could call that "auspicious."
Siah and Yeshua Dapo ED... A name that brings back memories of a time when independent Hip Hop was at its zenith. They released their 1996 debut vinyl-only EP "The Visualz" on Bobbito Garcia's famous record label Fondle 'Em Records. The EP featured rapping from the group's two MCs, production from Jon Adler, and a guest appearance by Ken Bugaloo. Siah and Yesh also went on to record various solo tracks and the duo appeared on numerous compilations and as featured artists on a plethera of tracks. Now, for the first time in its entirity, the group's collective work is digitally re-mastered and released on CD. The deluxe package contains never before seen photographs, unreleased and rare tracks, live show flyers and liner notes by Bobbito Garcia. A true collector's item!