Buffalo Gals Back to Skool
Malcolm McLaren · 1998
68 min · 23 tracks · new wave
A kaleidoscopic blend of hip-hop, world music, and samples, echoing the vibrant energy of urban life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Buffalo Gals (Back to Skool) — This track serves as the album’s centerpiece, capturing the spirit of McLaren's vision by blending catchy hooks with playful lyrics and dynamic rhythms. Its infectious energy helped solidify McLaren's role in bridging hip-hop with a broader cultural commentary.
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Class Is in Session — Opening with an upbeat tempo and engaging beats, this track highlights McLaren's fascination with education and urban youth culture, setting a lively tone for the rest of the album. Its smart lyrical play invites listeners into a world where learning meets fun.
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Let It Flow (Do You Like Scratchin'?) — Featuring a remix by KRS-One, this track exemplifies McLaren's commitment to collaboration and showcases his understanding of hip-hop's rhythmic intricacies. The playful engagement with scratching highlights the innovative sound that defined this era.
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Hey DJ (remixed by Dave Jolicoeur of De La Soul) — This remix brings a fresh perspective to McLaren's work, merging his distinctive style with De La Soul's laid-back flow. It represents a collaboration that emphasizes the importance of community in music creation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful narratives celebrating urban culture
- wave-like pacing with varied energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
- dynamic exploration of eclectic sounds
- interactive listening with remix elements
Maybe skip if you
- seeking consistent, steady flow
- prefer long immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Buffalo Gals Back to Skool marked Malcolm McLaren's exploration into new sonic territories following his earlier successes with the Sex Pistols and Bow Wow Wow. At this point in his career, he was delving deeper into the cultural and musical tapestry of hip-hop, reflecting both an evolution in his artistic journey and a response to the changing landscape of popular music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Talking Heads· Siouxsie and the Banshees
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It Was a New York Phenomenon.... 1:58
- 2 Class Is in Session 2:31
- 3 Buffalo Gals (Back to Skool) 4:22
- 4 Bring It Back 4:49
- 5 Zulu Nation Party... 2:43
- 6 Off the Top 6:17
- 7 Bow Wow Wow Show... 1:34
- 8 World Famous Supreme Team Show WHBI (link) 0:36
- 9 Buffalo Gals (original version, special stereo mix) 3:46
- 10 Let It Flow (Do You Like Scratchin'?) (KRS-One remix) 3:57
- 11 Psalms 1:48
- 12 Hey DJ (original 12'' mix) 6:06
- 13 42nd Street 2:06
- 14 World Famous Supreme Team Show WHBI (link) 2:03
- 15 Do You Like Scratchin'? (original version) 3:45
- 16 World Famous Supreme Team Show WHBI (link) 0:24
- 17 Hey DJ (remixed by Dave Jolicoeur of De La Soul) 4:29
- 18 She's Looking Like A Hobo (original version) 3:16
- 19 World Famous Supreme Team Show WHBI (link) 0:22
- 20 World Famous (original version) 2:27
- 21 Shout Outs 1:35
- 22 Buffalo Gals (Back to Skool, Part 2) 3:54
- 23 Building / Adding On 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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