A Salt with a Deadly Pepa cover

A Salt with a Deadly Pepa

Salt-N-Pepa · 1988

47 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant celebration of hip-hop infused with infectious beats and empowering lyrics, defining the late '80s sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • energetic workout motivation
  • celebratory group listening vibes
  • dance-friendly infectious rhythms

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'A Salt with a Deadly Pepa' was released in January 1988, Salt-N-Pepa were solidifying their place in hip-hop after their debut album 'Hot, Cool & Vicious' in 1986. This sophomore effort marked their artistic evolution as they began to dominate the genre, showcasing a blend of rap and dance elements that appealed to a broader audience.
Stylistic neighbors
MC Lyte· Queen Latifah· Spice Girls

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro Jam 0:39
  • 2 A Salt With a Deadly Pepa 3:32
  • 3 I Like It Like That 4:06
  • 4 Solo Power (Let's Get Paid) 3:28
  • 5 Shake Your Thang (It's Your Thang) 4:04
  • 6 I Gotcha 4:11
  • 7 Let the Rhythm Run (remix) 3:30
  • 8 Everybody Get Up 3:40
  • 9 Spinderellas Not a Fella (But a Girl DJ) 4:04
  • 10 Solo Power (Syncopated Soul) 3:46
  • 11 Twist and Shout 4:55
  • 12 Hyped on the Mic 3:36
  • 13 Push It (US remix) 3:30

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