In Control, Volume 1

by Marley Marl

In Control, Volume 1 cover art

As a crucial architect of the Queensbridge sound, the legendary producer gathered the formidable Juice Crew for this defining showcase of late-eighties boom-bap. Featuring the monumental posse cut 'The Symphony', the record revolutionized hip-hop production with its heavy reliance on drum machine programming and intricate soul sampling.

Genres

  • Boom Bap

Tracklist

  1. Droppin' Science
  2. We Write The Songs
  3. The Rebel
  4. Keep Your Eye On The Prize
  5. The Symphony
  6. Live Motivator
  7. Duck Alert
  8. Simon Says
  9. Freedom
  10. Wack Itt