Mark Sparks presents Kakalaka Raw

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Kendall Stephenson Epic album. Not sure why the download only includes the first 1:45 of each track though! Some of these tracks were originally 4 minutes long - this should be rectified.

Ill Catz Records Still have the 1996 cassette OG edition but wanted to support again. Pure dopeness. Certainly one the illest release out in 96'. Do not hesitate, a must have !

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Mark Sparks presents Kakalaka Raw 2LP
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We have 350 2LP copies on black vinyl. The record comes with printed fullcover and 60cmx60cm poster inside.
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	1.	The Soho Crew - Nawf Karlina Boyz 01:44
	2.	The True Foundation - Stay Awake 01:45
	3.	The True Foundation - Complex Forms & Fashions 01:44
	4.	The Soho Crew & Puerto Rock - Kakalaka Raw! 01:44
	5.	Lady Keem - Keema Therapy 01:44
	6.	Puerto Rock - Game Mobbers 01:44
	7.	The Wide Awake Contingent - Bad Habits 01:44
	8.	Laquan - It Don't Stop 01:44
	9.	Puerto Rock - Mamagetto 01:45
	10.	Darc Jaf - Radio Active 01:45
	11.	The True Foundation - Heavily Armed 01:44
	12.	Puerto Rock - Ace-Duce-Tre 01:44
	13.	The Soho Crew - Southern Relaxation 01:44
	14.	Lower Level - We Serve You (Beats & Treats) 01:44
	15.	The Soho Crew - Go Off (Tape & CD Bonus Track) 01:44
	16.	The Soho Crew - Head Banging Shit (Tape & CD Bonus Track) 01:45
	17.	The Soho Crew feat. Sun Of Man - Soul Power (Tape & CD Bonus Track) 01:45

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Mark Sparks presents Kakalaka Raw - 20th Anniversary Edition

I think most of you should know about this jewel. But even better if you don't. So we have something special here. From Wadesboro, North Carolina comes Mark Sparks, one of the most slept on producers of the 90s. He did tracks for Mic Geronimo, The Lost Boyz, King Tee, Grand Puba, Guru's Jazzmatazz, Special Ed, The Inviseez, Kirk, Scotty D, M.C. Brainz, Nice & Smooth, Craig G and even Salt 'n' Pepa. While Mark was producing tracks for 90s legends and establishing himself as a well known engineer and producer, he still took time to work with several unknown cats from NC to represent his area. So that's how it came down to this compilation. The album was released on CD and tape back in 1996 on Kakalaka Records but it's nearly impossible to find a copy for your own. So this unique piece exists for 20 years now and it was meant to showcase talent and reach the people - we thought it was a sad fact that many would love to own a copy but didn't have a chance get one.

So here you go. The 20th Anniversary Edition. Get your copy.

We have 350 2LP copies on black vinyl. The record comes with full printed picture cover and 60cmx60cm poster inside. We also have 150 CDs and 100 Tapes. The album has been remastered and it sounds butta! As a lil special treat we added 3 bonus tracks from The Soho Crew to the Cassette and CD edition. Those 3 tracks came from the same sessions and sadly from last tape source that could be located. The sound quality is still good but not good enough for a vinyl production. The length of the album was perfect to cut a high quality 2LP - adding those 3 extra tracks would decrease the sound quality of the whole project... so I thought the songs belong to the other formats.

Big up to Mark Sparks for holding it down and being such a cool person. It's a pleasure working with him. We went a long way to get here and make the album possible. Mark dealt with a lot and was very busy but he always stuck with the project. There is a lot of time, work and soul behind this record and I'm very happy that it ended up as such a beautiful piece of wax. If you feel it and wanna show some love for his work, reach out to him and let him know. Mark is going through his archive right now, digging out some more... so

Watch Out!

And for your ordering pleasure. We have a well connected project to combine your shipping. We distribute the newest Gentleman's Relief release. Another 90s legend.
Nick Wiz - Cellar Selections Vol.7
Be sure to get your copy at their website and combine shipping.
For some background information check out this interview and learn who left Nick the SP

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xam24uu5NFE

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Special Shout Outs to:

Mark Sparks, Felix, Schnolli, Patrock, Nathan Egel, Tiffany L. Jackson, Caspar Mussler, Hurray Henry, Adlib Swazey

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released December 21, 2016

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