Hand on the Torch

Hand on the Torch is the debut album by the jazz-rap group Us3. It received much attention because of its mix of jazz and rap, using live jazz musicians. All samples used on the album are from old Blue Note classics: the most famous being Herbie Hancock's "Cantaloupe Island", used on the track "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)", which was recorded with two different music videos.

When was Hand on the Torch released?

Hand on the Torch was released in 1993 on Blue Note.

How many tracks are on Hand on the Torch?

Hand on the Torch has 13 tracks, with a runtime of 55 minutes.

What genre is Hand on the Torch?

Hand on the Torch is catalogued under Hip-Hop.