Giant Panda – Fly School Reunion (CD) (2005) (FLAC + 320 kbps)

Tres Records presents the debut album from Giant Panda, Fly School Reunion. Giant Panda is a group composed of the ethnically diverse Chikaramanga, Maanumental, and Newman (with DJ Superbrush 427 and Sir Kado). After the success of GP’s independently released 88 Remix (Ukenjam 12in 2003) and their critically acclaimed Tres debut, With It (Tres 12in 2004), the time has finally come for the crew to show their full colors to the listening public.

Though Fly School Reunion might be perceived as a throw back to a simpler, and arguably better time in Hip-Hop, it is more than just a practice in old themes and techniques. Fly School Reunion is Giant Panda’s celebration of what made those times special and what they feel needs to be reclaimed in order to advance the art form they practice and love. With production by Giant Panda’s Chikaramanga, Newman, and Sir Kado, as well as outside help from the up and coming Milhouse Scoop and the legendary Thes One of People Under the Stairs (who mixed the entire album in his analog studio), Fly School Reunion is guaranteed to please the B-Boy preservationist and the forward thinking listener.

The Thes One produced lead single, Superfly, exemplifies Giant Panda’s ability to balance the past and the future through music and rhymes. With Diggin in the Tapes, Racist, Classic Rock, and the tribute to GP’s favorite era (and a favorite group), 90’s, GP exhibits the sophistication of diligent students ready to evolve their medium while maintaining a healthy sense of humor Already gaining worldwide recognition from their past releases (XXL-Chairman’s Choice, HHC- Single of the Month, URB-Next 100 2005), the table is set for Giant Panda to serve their full-length platter. A cohesive 16-song journey, Fly School Reunion is Hip-Hop the way it is supposed to be done.

Props to Matthew for the contribution!

Tracklist:

01. Rap Attack Intro
02. One Time
03. With It
04. Super Fly
05. Just Cause
06. Diggin’ In The Tapes
07. 90’s
08. Sho’ Improve
09. Chops
10. Grand Prix
11. Always Dope
12. 3rd Party
13. Racist (feat. Thes One)
14. T.K.O.
15. Strings
16. Classic Rock

Download:

FLAC –  Wayshare

320 kbps – Wayshare