Jazzyfatnastees - The Once And Future (1999)

The soulful duo of Mercedes Martinez and Tracey Moore, nurtured with a record contract, production expertise, and backup playing by the Roots, contribute a solid record of hip-hop soul that simultaneously looks to the past as well as the future. The grooves are chunky and well-fed by the Roots' experienced players, while Martinez and Moore trade vocals and raps on standout tracks like "The Wound."