by Monie Love · Cooltempo · CD · EAN 0094632172020
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«Down to Earth» is the debut album by rapper Monie Love, released by Cooltempo on CD in 1990.
The record fuses hip hop, house and touches of jazz across thirteen tracks that combine danceable rhythms and a defiant attitude. Standout songs include «Monie in the Middle» and «It's a Shame (My Sister)», the latter with True Image, as well as «Ring My Bell» with Ultra Naté. Produced by Andy Cox and David Steele, among others, the album reflects the energy of hip hop's golden era.
Originally released in 1990, the CD includes a parental advisory for explicit content on the cover. Production features collaborations from Afrika Baby Bambataa, Kevin Maxwell and Jerry Callendar, among others.
Recommended for those seeking the sound of 90s British hip hop and hip-house, as well as for fans of the pioneering female rappers of that decade.
