An old favourite

I heard this being played by someone who was selling records and CDs in the street, next to a bar we went into last night. It's an old favourite of mine, from way back when hip hop was still good. There's no video, so enjoy looking at the album cover while you listen. It's by Big Daddy Kane, who hails from Brooklyn.

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