Offering a glimpse of hip-hop’s roots, The Soul of Hip Hop, Volume I is a collection of classic Stax Records tracks from the ‘60s and ‘70s that have become sampling mainstays for some of the most prominent hip hop artists of the past two decades. This vinyl compilation is a testament to the enormous influence of the Stax sound, energy and attitude on the entire hip hop generation. SIDE A: 1. GHETTO: MISFORTUNE’S WEALTH – 24- Carat Black 2. BLIND ALLEY – The Emotions 3. MELTING POT [SINGLE EDIT] – Booker T. & the MGs 4. HUMPIN’ – The Bar-Kays 5. GET UP AND GET DOWN – The Dramatics 6. HUNG UP ON MY BABY – Isaac Hayes SIDE B: 1. I’M AFRAID THE MASQUERADE IS OVER [SINGLE EDIT] – David Porter 2. WHY MARRY – The Sweet Inspirations 3. DO THE FUNKY PENGUIN (PART 1) – Rufus Thomas 4. PACKED UP AND TOOK MY MIND – Little Milton 5. I FORGOT TO BE YOUR LOVER – William Bell