Charles Stepney
Step on Step
Boomkat Product Review:
Recorded by enigmatic producer Charles Stepney in his Chicago basement in the 1960s and 1970s, "Step on Step" is a revelatory "baroque soul" expression from the arranger and multi-instrumentalist who worked with Earth, Wind & Fire, Minnie Ripperton, Muddy Waters and more, and was sampled by Kanye West, MF Doom, Madlib and countless others.
It was working as the producer for Earth, Wind & Fire that brought Charles Stepney into the spotlight. He was the in-house producer at Chess Records throughout the 1960s, and helped craft records for Rotary Connection, Terry Callier, Marlena Shaw, Howlin Wolf and Minnie Riperton, among others, formulating a style of production that's had beatmakers and crate diggers thirsty for his handiwork ever since. Tracks produced by Stepney have had an outsized influence on hip-hop and contemporary R&B, ending up on music from The Fugees, A Tribe Called Quest, MF Doom and plenty more.
"Step on Step" is a double-LP collection of Stepney's home recordings made in his Southside Chicago basement studio. The producer never released a solo album, preferring to exist in the shadows, and these recordings offer a crucial look into his process. Recorded in the 1960s and 1970s before his untimely death in 1976, the material is dubbed on 4-track tape, with Stepney recording each instrument himself. And while the songs don't quite have the widescreen scope of well-known productions like Minnie Ripperton's 'Les Fleurs' and Marlena Shaw's 'California Soul', there's plenty of the same energy in each of the collection's 23 tracks.
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Boomkat Product Review:
Recorded by enigmatic producer Charles Stepney in his Chicago basement in the 1960s and 1970s, "Step on Step" is a revelatory "baroque soul" expression from the arranger and multi-instrumentalist who worked with Earth, Wind & Fire, Minnie Ripperton, Muddy Waters and more, and was sampled by Kanye West, MF Doom, Madlib and countless others.
It was working as the producer for Earth, Wind & Fire that brought Charles Stepney into the spotlight. He was the in-house producer at Chess Records throughout the 1960s, and helped craft records for Rotary Connection, Terry Callier, Marlena Shaw, Howlin Wolf and Minnie Riperton, among others, formulating a style of production that's had beatmakers and crate diggers thirsty for his handiwork ever since. Tracks produced by Stepney have had an outsized influence on hip-hop and contemporary R&B, ending up on music from The Fugees, A Tribe Called Quest, MF Doom and plenty more.
"Step on Step" is a double-LP collection of Stepney's home recordings made in his Southside Chicago basement studio. The producer never released a solo album, preferring to exist in the shadows, and these recordings offer a crucial look into his process. Recorded in the 1960s and 1970s before his untimely death in 1976, the material is dubbed on 4-track tape, with Stepney recording each instrument himself. And while the songs don't quite have the widescreen scope of well-known productions like Minnie Ripperton's 'Les Fleurs' and Marlena Shaw's 'California Soul', there's plenty of the same energy in each of the collection's 23 tracks.
Boomkat Product Review:
Recorded by enigmatic producer Charles Stepney in his Chicago basement in the 1960s and 1970s, "Step on Step" is a revelatory "baroque soul" expression from the arranger and multi-instrumentalist who worked with Earth, Wind & Fire, Minnie Ripperton, Muddy Waters and more, and was sampled by Kanye West, MF Doom, Madlib and countless others.
It was working as the producer for Earth, Wind & Fire that brought Charles Stepney into the spotlight. He was the in-house producer at Chess Records throughout the 1960s, and helped craft records for Rotary Connection, Terry Callier, Marlena Shaw, Howlin Wolf and Minnie Riperton, among others, formulating a style of production that's had beatmakers and crate diggers thirsty for his handiwork ever since. Tracks produced by Stepney have had an outsized influence on hip-hop and contemporary R&B, ending up on music from The Fugees, A Tribe Called Quest, MF Doom and plenty more.
"Step on Step" is a double-LP collection of Stepney's home recordings made in his Southside Chicago basement studio. The producer never released a solo album, preferring to exist in the shadows, and these recordings offer a crucial look into his process. Recorded in the 1960s and 1970s before his untimely death in 1976, the material is dubbed on 4-track tape, with Stepney recording each instrument himself. And while the songs don't quite have the widescreen scope of well-known productions like Minnie Ripperton's 'Les Fleurs' and Marlena Shaw's 'California Soul', there's plenty of the same energy in each of the collection's 23 tracks.
Boomkat Product Review:
Recorded by enigmatic producer Charles Stepney in his Chicago basement in the 1960s and 1970s, "Step on Step" is a revelatory "baroque soul" expression from the arranger and multi-instrumentalist who worked with Earth, Wind & Fire, Minnie Ripperton, Muddy Waters and more, and was sampled by Kanye West, MF Doom, Madlib and countless others.
It was working as the producer for Earth, Wind & Fire that brought Charles Stepney into the spotlight. He was the in-house producer at Chess Records throughout the 1960s, and helped craft records for Rotary Connection, Terry Callier, Marlena Shaw, Howlin Wolf and Minnie Riperton, among others, formulating a style of production that's had beatmakers and crate diggers thirsty for his handiwork ever since. Tracks produced by Stepney have had an outsized influence on hip-hop and contemporary R&B, ending up on music from The Fugees, A Tribe Called Quest, MF Doom and plenty more.
"Step on Step" is a double-LP collection of Stepney's home recordings made in his Southside Chicago basement studio. The producer never released a solo album, preferring to exist in the shadows, and these recordings offer a crucial look into his process. Recorded in the 1960s and 1970s before his untimely death in 1976, the material is dubbed on 4-track tape, with Stepney recording each instrument himself. And while the songs don't quite have the widescreen scope of well-known productions like Minnie Ripperton's 'Les Fleurs' and Marlena Shaw's 'California Soul', there's plenty of the same energy in each of the collection's 23 tracks.
Black vinyl double LP.
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Boomkat Product Review:
Recorded by enigmatic producer Charles Stepney in his Chicago basement in the 1960s and 1970s, "Step on Step" is a revelatory "baroque soul" expression from the arranger and multi-instrumentalist who worked with Earth, Wind & Fire, Minnie Ripperton, Muddy Waters and more, and was sampled by Kanye West, MF Doom, Madlib and countless others.
It was working as the producer for Earth, Wind & Fire that brought Charles Stepney into the spotlight. He was the in-house producer at Chess Records throughout the 1960s, and helped craft records for Rotary Connection, Terry Callier, Marlena Shaw, Howlin Wolf and Minnie Riperton, among others, formulating a style of production that's had beatmakers and crate diggers thirsty for his handiwork ever since. Tracks produced by Stepney have had an outsized influence on hip-hop and contemporary R&B, ending up on music from The Fugees, A Tribe Called Quest, MF Doom and plenty more.
"Step on Step" is a double-LP collection of Stepney's home recordings made in his Southside Chicago basement studio. The producer never released a solo album, preferring to exist in the shadows, and these recordings offer a crucial look into his process. Recorded in the 1960s and 1970s before his untimely death in 1976, the material is dubbed on 4-track tape, with Stepney recording each instrument himself. And while the songs don't quite have the widescreen scope of well-known productions like Minnie Ripperton's 'Les Fleurs' and Marlena Shaw's 'California Soul', there's plenty of the same energy in each of the collection's 23 tracks.
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Boomkat Product Review:
Recorded by enigmatic producer Charles Stepney in his Chicago basement in the 1960s and 1970s, "Step on Step" is a revelatory "baroque soul" expression from the arranger and multi-instrumentalist who worked with Earth, Wind & Fire, Minnie Ripperton, Muddy Waters and more, and was sampled by Kanye West, MF Doom, Madlib and countless others.
It was working as the producer for Earth, Wind & Fire that brought Charles Stepney into the spotlight. He was the in-house producer at Chess Records throughout the 1960s, and helped craft records for Rotary Connection, Terry Callier, Marlena Shaw, Howlin Wolf and Minnie Riperton, among others, formulating a style of production that's had beatmakers and crate diggers thirsty for his handiwork ever since. Tracks produced by Stepney have had an outsized influence on hip-hop and contemporary R&B, ending up on music from The Fugees, A Tribe Called Quest, MF Doom and plenty more.
"Step on Step" is a double-LP collection of Stepney's home recordings made in his Southside Chicago basement studio. The producer never released a solo album, preferring to exist in the shadows, and these recordings offer a crucial look into his process. Recorded in the 1960s and 1970s before his untimely death in 1976, the material is dubbed on 4-track tape, with Stepney recording each instrument himself. And while the songs don't quite have the widescreen scope of well-known productions like Minnie Ripperton's 'Les Fleurs' and Marlena Shaw's 'California Soul', there's plenty of the same energy in each of the collection's 23 tracks.
Available To Order (Estimated Shipping between 7-14 Working Days)
This item is to the best of our knowledge available to us from the supplier and should ship to you within the time-frame indicated. If there are any unforeseen issues with availability we will notify you immediately
Boomkat Product Review:
Recorded by enigmatic producer Charles Stepney in his Chicago basement in the 1960s and 1970s, "Step on Step" is a revelatory "baroque soul" expression from the arranger and multi-instrumentalist who worked with Earth, Wind & Fire, Minnie Ripperton, Muddy Waters and more, and was sampled by Kanye West, MF Doom, Madlib and countless others.
It was working as the producer for Earth, Wind & Fire that brought Charles Stepney into the spotlight. He was the in-house producer at Chess Records throughout the 1960s, and helped craft records for Rotary Connection, Terry Callier, Marlena Shaw, Howlin Wolf and Minnie Riperton, among others, formulating a style of production that's had beatmakers and crate diggers thirsty for his handiwork ever since. Tracks produced by Stepney have had an outsized influence on hip-hop and contemporary R&B, ending up on music from The Fugees, A Tribe Called Quest, MF Doom and plenty more.
"Step on Step" is a double-LP collection of Stepney's home recordings made in his Southside Chicago basement studio. The producer never released a solo album, preferring to exist in the shadows, and these recordings offer a crucial look into his process. Recorded in the 1960s and 1970s before his untimely death in 1976, the material is dubbed on 4-track tape, with Stepney recording each instrument himself. And while the songs don't quite have the widescreen scope of well-known productions like Minnie Ripperton's 'Les Fleurs' and Marlena Shaw's 'California Soul', there's plenty of the same energy in each of the collection's 23 tracks.
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