{"product_id":"kool-g-rap-its-a-shame-3-track-promo","title":"Kool G Rap: It's A Shame 3-Track Promo","description":"Kool G Rap: It's A Shame 3-Track PROMO MUSIC AUDIO CD 90s East Coast hip hop rap \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Cold Chillin'\/Epic Street (Sony\/Epic) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1995 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eKOOL G RAP: IT'S A SHAME 3-TRACK PROMO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eKool G Rap: It's A Shame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eCold Chillin'\/Epic Street (Sony\/Epic)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eHip Hop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eEast Coast Hip Hop \/ Hardcore Rap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKool G Rap is a seminal figure in East Coast hip hop, known for his complex multi-syllabic rhyme schemes, gritty storytelling, and pioneering influence on mafioso rap. Emerging from the New York hip hop scene, his lyrical precision and streetwise narratives helped set a template that influenced a generation of MCs. Throughout his career he has been celebrated for dense internal rhyme patterns and a delivery that mixes menace with technical skill. His work with Cold Chillin' and other New York labels solidified his reputation as a foundational voice in hardcore, boom-bap era rap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis single, \"It's A Shame,\" showcases Kool G Rap's trademark lyrical intensity over stripped-down production. The release presents three versions of the title track (Original, Acappella, Instrumental), highlighting both the vocal performance and the musical backing. Produced by Naughty Shorts and recorded at Bearsville Studios, the single connects to the artist's Cold Chillin'\/Epic Street catalog and features detailed credits including engineering and mastering by established New York studios. As a promo single from 1995, it captures the raw East Coast sound and the artist's uncompromising approach to street-level storytelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracks produced by Naughty Shorts. Executive Producers: Fly Ty, Kool \"Ass\" Lenny. Vocals by Sean Brown. Recorded at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, NY. Engineer: Steve Ett. Mastered by Carlton Batts at The Hit Factory DMS, NYC. A\u0026amp;R Execution \u0026amp; Direction: Awanda Booth. Taken from the Cold Chillin'\/Epic Street release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eIt's A Shame - Original (3:54)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eIt's A Shame - Acappella (3:54)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eIt's A Shame - Instrumental (3:54)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cold Chillin'\/Epic Street (Sony\/Epic)","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51394123170070,"sku":"133420","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20266611859767scan.jpg?v=1780774816","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/kool-g-rap-its-a-shame-3-track-promo","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}