Alvin Stone (The Birth and Death of a Gangster) / Night People
(2 albums on one CD) 1975'sAlvin Stonechronicles and glorifies the life of a fictional gangster. It has good lyrics worthy of a gangsta-rap update, a throbbing beat, and a great vocal from 'Sweet' James Epps. 1976'sNight Peoplefeatures more Detroit R&B; and soul from Epps and company.