Hard Groove (Verve By Request): Vinyl LP BF60 sharing personal stories inspired by

sharing personal stories inspired by his Louisiana country childhood during the Jim Crow era south

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For the lyrics

Nothing like seeing John and his band of musical brothers and family and friends playing into the new decade in front of an adoring audience on that stage in Nashville

to follow his own artistic instincts

Hard Groove (Verve By Request): Vinyl LP BF60 sharing personal stories inspired byWith this reissue, Verve By Request celebrates the 20th anniversary of this landmark, genre busting album, conceived, led, and produced by trumpeter Roy Hargrove, who considered it a tribute to his childhood love of hip hop. Featuring a 10 piece band, special guests include DAngelo, Q Tip, Erykah Badu and Anthony Hamilton. This Verve By Request title is pressed on 180 gram vinyl at Third Man in Detroit. Tracklist: Side A 1. Hardgroove 2. Common