93 ‘Til Infinity (Vinyl) (Import)
There are very few albums across any genre that stand the test of time better than 93 ‘Til Infinity, the classic debut record from Hieroglyphics crew’s very own Souls of Mischief.
In an era where Gangsta Rap and G-Funk dominated the West Coast Rap scene, Souls broke ground on a completely unique and thoroughly west coast sound. While the Dr. Dre’s and Snoop Doggs were garnering much of the mainstream attention, Souls were quietly forging a charismatic, critically acclaimed, and cohesively shaped record that when categorized, sounded much closer to A Tribe Called Quest than N.W.A. The sound of their debut is characteristic of the distinct style explored by the collective, including a rhyme scheme based on internal rhyme and beats centered around a live bass and obscure jazz and funk samples.
93 ‘Til Infinity was propelled into success by its title track and lead single, which reached #32 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also featured singles ‘That’s When Ya Lost’ and ‘Never No More’ which also reached the Hot Rap Singles. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source’s 100 Best Albums of All Time.
