VA - BBE20 Attitude, Belief & Determination (2016)

Celebrating two decades of Barely Breaking Even, iconic independent record label BBE presents ‘Attitude, Belief & Determination’, a special 20th anniversary compilation. Spread over three discs, the album takes its name from one of the label’s best-loved releases, an obscure masterpiece by Martin L. Dumas. Featuring classic material from BBE luminaries J Dilla, John Morales, Jazzy Jeff and many more, this collection sums up the eclectic and forward-thinking nature of BBE’s catalogue; from 70’s Ghanaian funk, to a soulful hip hop cut featuring a young rapper named Drake. Whether you’re already a fan or discovering BBE for the first time, this wonderful collection is sure to delight, educate and inspire.

Track List:

1. Jay Dee & J Dilla - B.B.E. (Big Booty Express) 1:54
2. Madlib the Beat Konducta - Go! (feat. Guilty Simpson) 3:06
3. Clutch Player - King of Kings (feat. DJ Suspect, Sene & Sean Price) 3:33
4. Dynas - Family Jewels (feat. Slick Rick) 3:15
5. will.i.am - Go! 3:53
6. Bucky Jonson - Do It (feat. Nic Nac, 77 & Golden) 4:44
7. Restless Soul Band - Turn Me Out (feat. Shea Soul) 3:53
8. The Prophets - Path of the Blazing Sarong 3:07
9. Rim Kwaku Obeng - Spend Your Money 6:06
10. Yesking - Devil Inside 5:13
11. Sandy Barber - I Think I'll Do Some Stepping (On My Own) [Opolopo Rework] 8:28
12. Jean Wells - Keep Your Mouth Shut and Your Eyes Open 2:28
13. Mr Bird - Save Me (feat. Greg Blackman) 3:24
14. DJ Spinna - Music In Me (come Alive) [feat. Shaun Escoffery] [Main] 5:25
15. The Excelsiors - In the Name of the Father 3:32
16. Vursatyl - High Horse 4:09
17. Goapele - Closer 3:50
18. Roy Ayers - I Am Your Mind (Pépé Bradock's Asynchronous Adventures) 7:29
19. King Britt - Transcend (feat. Bahamadia) 3:42
20. DJ Jazzy Jeff - The Garden (feat. Big Daddy Kane) 3:57
21. Inkswel - Together (feat. Colonel Red) 5:36
22. Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - It's a Love Thing 4:50
23. DJ Oil - A Day 5:37
24. Otti Albietz - It's Nice To Feel Alive 5:20
25. J Dilla - So Far To Go (feat. Common & D'Angelo) [7" Edit] 4:00
26. Slakah the Beatchild - Bad Meaning Good (feat. Drake) 2:41
27. Jazzy Jeff - Shake It Off 4:34
28. Elyas Khan - Bells 4:35
29. DJ Vadim - Hidden Treasure (feat. Sabira Jade & Kwasi Asante) 3:30
30. Vikter Duplaix - I See the Sun (feat. Tye Tribbett & Ga) 5:22
31. Jean Wells - Somebody's Been Loving You (But It Ain't Been Me) [John Morales Mix] 2:47
32. Al Kent - Come Back Home 5:33
33. Eji Oyewole - Charity Begins At Home (Radio Edit) 3:34
34. Mega Jawns - This Time 4:21
35. Beatspoke -Never Enough (Anchorsong Remix) 4:27
36. Maylight - Up and Down 6:45
37. Martin L. Dumas, Jr. - Attitude, Belief and Determination (Zaf LoveVinyl Slight Edit) 10:03