among other things, from 1985-1992 calliope was ground zero for the then-exploding east coast ‘brainy’ hip-hop movement known as
the native tongues. amassing 23 gold plaques, 5 platinum plaques, and 4 grammy nominated works, julian & his clients were at the
forefront
of sampling technology, & a new way of making records (music track: julian’s band, mercy curve)