B-Boy-X And The 13th District Posse – Better Luck Next Time was a single that was pressed on limited blue vinyl in 1989. The record was released during the height of the B-Boy movement. This record is hard to find anywhere these days and is a definite must have for any DJ to have in their music collection. Overall this record is a forgotten product of early Detroit hip hop and rap.
Lost In The Shuffle uses killer vinyl scratches and well arranged samples to accompany the rhymes. The drum programming fits within the rhymes perfectly in timing. The production has a fresh hip hop sound to accompany the dope raps.
His rhymes match perfectly with each other. Read some of his rhymes below.:
ruler of the rhyme
discussion is my weapon
when the mic's in my possession, there just ain't no half-steppin'
suckers who try to kick boss wisdom
leavin' me no choice, but to diss 'em"
Better Luck Next Time is an uptempo, upbeat hip hop song which bass line samples Vaughn Mason - Bounce, Skate, Roll. Now the beat is based on Rapper's Delight by The Sugarhill Gang from 1979 and Chic - Good Times. A lot of rappers used and sampled Rapper's Delight back in the 80s. Some Detroit hip hop heads claim Better Luck Next Time By B-Boy-X is similar to Detroit Boxx - Spin To The Grooveline.
X Is In Effect uses a touch of that B-Boy sound with a hip hop vibe. B-Boy-X goes solo on this track. T. Dudley was responsible for the drum programming as he was with the 2 other tracks on this single.
I rate this single, Better Luck Next Time, 5/5*****!!
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