Formed in Brooklyn in 1981, Stetsasonic was one of the first hip hop bands to perform with a full band and to use live instrumentation in their studio recordings. Stetsasonic's unique sound combines multi genres including R&B, jazz, reggae, dancehall and rock and is considered one of the first groups to pioneer jazz rap. Their 1988 album, In Full Gear, largely produced by band members Prince Paul, Daddy-O & Wise contains the tracks "Talking All That Jazz" and "Float On" Celebrating its 35th Anniversary, In Full Gear is a remastered double LP.