MARK B vs. BLADE
"Hitmen For Hire"


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Release Date: 6/4/98
Release Info:
Generally agreed to be one of the releases that created the spark that would ignite the UK Hip-Hop scene again. A double EP that heralded the return of the original UK Hip Hop talisman Blade after over 3 years absence from the scene. Mark B also proved he was the Hip-Hop producer in the UK. The EP also highlighted the burgeoning talents of one Lewis Parker and the now famous Mr Thing from the ITF Champions the Scratch Perverts.
 

Track Listing:

 
1. Intense Preparations
2. Use Your Head
3. Labels Don't Have A Clue (Skit)
4. The Late Night Special With My Man Mr Thing
5. Insight Magnificent
6. Lead The Way
7. The Nervous Mrs Ren'ee Robertson
8. Intense Preparations (Instrumental)
9. Use Your Head (Instrumental)
10. One To The Head (Skit)
11. Insight Magnificent (Instrumental)
12. Lead The Way (Instrumental)
13. Lead The Way (Snippet)
Media:
"Excellent production" - UNA BOMBERS (MANCHESTER)
"The man is back, a true Hip Hop Soldier" - Matt Cantor (FREESTYLERS)
"Quality, quality gear" - Deepest Cut - DJ Magazine (9/10)
"Hot hot hot definitely in there" - Tim Westwood (Radio 1)
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