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today marks 21 years since the release of soundbombing II.
look.
an oral history of rawkus records
20th anniversary retrospective: soundbombing II
the story of rawkus ent (stress mag, 1998)
a beginner’s guide to rawkus records
how rawkus soundbombing II launched a new era of indy rap
listen.
rawkus records b-side bangers
rawkus records classics
the cipher, #54: brian brater
watch.
1-9-9-9 (live at soundbombing II release party)
live at fat beats: rawkus freestyle (1998)
the people’s party: talib kweli x el-p
soundbombing II performances (bowery ballroom, 1999)
company flow - patriotism
black star x common - respiration
pharoahe x shabaam - WWIII
support.
soundbombing II vintage tee
promo sticker for soundbombing II
rawkus records vinyl bag
b-side buttons: rawkus pin set
photo credit: IG / muzikarkitvesltd