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“Lettin’ Off Steam” captures Nikki D at the beginning of her Def Jam era, presenting the forceful delivery and self-assured perspective that helped establish her as the label’s first signed female rapper. Issued in 1990 through Def Jam and Columbia Records, this cassette single pairs a concise Radio Edit with the rhythm-focused “Dubola” version, reflecting the period’s practice of tailoring rap singles for both broadcast play and DJ use. The release predates her 1991 full-length album Daddy’s Little Girl and documents an important early stage in a career that expanded women’s presence within Def Jam’s catalog. As a two-version cassette pressing, it is especially relevant to collectors of early-1990s hip-hop singles, women MCs, and physical promotional formats.
Label: Def Jam Records/Columbia Records | Catalog: 38T 73467 | Year: 1990 | Format: Cassette
Track List:
1. Lettin' Off Steam (Radio Edit)
2. Lettin' Off Steam (Dubola)
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