{"product_id":"mantronix-king-of-the-beats-anthology-1985-1988-white-red-vinyl","title":"Mantronix - King Of The  Beats: Anthology (1985-1988) (White \u0026 Red Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePressed On White (Lp1) \u0026amp; Red (Lp2) Vinyl. How do you define the music of Mantronix? Is it Hip Hop? Electro? Funk? House? Maybe\n\u003cbr\u003ethe answer is all of the above (or is it none of the above?). It is true that Mantronix will be remembered for their multi-faceted sound as\n\u003cbr\u003ewell as their ability to bend and blend genres flawlessly into a cohesive musical tapestry, but they will also most importantly they will be\n\u003cbr\u003eremembered as musical innovators and sub- genre pioneers. Kurtis Mantronik and MC Tee formed the group Mantronix In the early\n\u003cbr\u003e80s. Their Sleeping Bag Records debut: Mantronix: The Album shot to commercial success on the strength of their debut single, \"Fresh\n\u003cbr\u003eIs The Word\". The influence of this groundbreaking debut is still felt in popular music today, having been sampled by the likes of \n\u003cbr\u003e10\n\u003cbr\u003eBeastie Boys, Beck, The Prodigy and more. Kurtis Mantronik was also as dangerous behind the desk as he was behind the boards.\n\u003cbr\u003eWorking as A\u0026amp;R for Sleeping Bag while signed to the label, Mantronik also helped recruit, sign, and produce for artists such as T La\n\u003cbr\u003eRock and Just-Ice. Notable records from this era include, Just Ice's \"Cold Gettin' Dumb\" and \"Back to the Old School\" as well as T La\n\u003cbr\u003eRock's \"Breaking Bells (12\" Version)\". Traffic Entertainment Group in conjunction with Sleeping Bag Records and Warlock\n\u003cbr\u003eEntertainment now presents; Mantronix: King of the Beats, The Anthology 1985-1988. This carefully curated double LP compilation\n\u003cbr\u003ecombines the best of Mantronix's work from the early, and arguably, best era of their career into one amazing listening experience.\n\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are an avid Mantronix fan or are looking for a place to start - this is the collection to wrap your ears around.\n\u003cbr\u003eA1. Mantronix - Needle To The Groove (12” Version) A2. T La Rock - Breaking Bells (12” Version) A3. Just-Ice - Back To The Old\n\u003cbr\u003eSchool B1. Mantronix - Fresh Is The Word (12” Version) B2. Just-Ice - Turbo Charged B3. T La Rock - Breaking Bells (Dub Version)\n\u003cbr\u003eC1. Mantronix - We Control The Dice C2. Just-Ice - Cold Getting Dumb C3. Just-Ice - Cold Getting Dumb II C4. T La Rock - Bass\n\u003cbr\u003eMachine (12” Version) D1. Mantronix – Bassline D2. Tricky Tee - Johnny The Fox D3. Mantronix - Fresh Is The Word ‘88\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Traffic Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44129296253152,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6450\/6005\/files\/mantronix.webp?v=1691617947","url":"https:\/\/www.stickyblacktarmac.com\/products\/mantronix-king-of-the-beats-anthology-1985-1988-white-red-vinyl","provider":"Sticky Black Tarmac","version":"1.0","type":"link"}