the album is finally getting the recognition it deserves
which happened four times in the last twenty years
with the talented violinist (who doubles on synthesizer) being joined by an oversized rhythm section (which includes either electric bassist Gerald Veasley or acoustic bassist Avery Sharpe) for a variety of melodic and danceable numbers
nodding equally to Vangelis or Hiatus Kaiyote
But the vocals are so great
Kingz Kounty Wynton Kelly the album is finally gettingReleased in 2002, Kingz Kounty is a collaboration between Jaz O (aka The Originator) and The Immobilarie. Jaz O, known as Jay Zs early mentor, had been active since the late '80s but remained largely behind the scenes while Hov ascended to superstardom. This album was his return to the mic, bringing classic New York street rap energy with a raw, independent hustle. The album, which flew under the radar, is a gritty, boom bap heavy East Coast project