{"product_id":"main-source-the-best-of-main-source-japan","title":"Main Source: The Best Of Main Source Japan","description":"Main Source: The Best Of Main Source Japan MUSIC AUDIO CD 90s hip hop boom bap  \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 Mary Joy Recordings \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2001 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eMAIN SOURCE: THE BEST OF MAIN SOURCE (JAPAN PRESSING)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eMain Source: The Best Of Main Source\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eMary Joy Recordings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eMKCM-1006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eJapan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eHip Hop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eBoom Bap \/ East Coast Hip Hop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMain Source emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a hip-hop group notable for its sample-based production, sharp lyricism and classic boom-bap sound. The group built a reputation for tightly produced beats and thoughtful verses that bridged underground grit with accessible hooks. Their work helped define an era of hip hop where production craftsmanship and lyrical skill were equally celebrated. Over time Main Source's recordings have been widely sampled and referenced, cementing their influence on both producers and MCs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis compilation, The Best Of Main Source, brings together many of the group’s standout tracks and singles. It showcases the band’s range — from soulful, introspective cuts to rugged, streetwise anthems — and collects fan favorites such as \"Looking At The Front Door\", \"Live At The Bar-B-Que\" and \"Just A Friendly Game Of Baseball (Remix)\". The selection highlights the production signatures and lyrical performances that made Main Source a touchstone for 90s hip hop listeners. For newcomers and longtime fans alike, this release serves as a concise overview of the group’s most enduring work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Mary Joy Recordings. Catalog: MKCM-1006. Made in Japan. Japanese release with liner credits and production notes printed on the back cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eDiary Of A Hitman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eJust Hangin' Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eVamos A Rapier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eFuck What You Think\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eFakin' The Funk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eJust A Friendly Game Of Baseball (Remix)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eHellavision\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003ePeace Is Not The Word To Play\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eMerrick Boulevard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eLarge Professor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003eLive At The Bar-B-Que\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eSnake Eyes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.\u003cbr\u003eHow My Man Went Down\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.\u003cbr\u003eOnly The Real Survive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15.\u003cbr\u003eLooking At The Front Door\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16.\u003cbr\u003eWatch Roger Do His Thing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17.\u003cbr\u003eWhat You Need\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18.\u003cbr\u003eDown Low\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mary Joy Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51779152937238,"sku":"136102","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026082721143725712c28440818.jpg?v=1787890515","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/main-source-the-best-of-main-source-japan","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}