Showing posts with label Big Al. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Big Al. Show all posts

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Da Buddha Klan

Da Buddha Klan is a group who represents from the hard hitting streets of Dallas, TX and it is led by Big Al of the Nemesis fame. Now Nemesis was more bass oriented and since that era faded away by the mid nineties, Al quickly decided it was time to move on, although he would later return for a reunion album in 2000. After a couple of minor production stints, he formed the Da Buddha Klan in the year 1995. He recruited rappers from different neighborhoods across Dallas and ended up with the members, Uptight, 211, IKS and Mayday the female emcee. After assembling a wide array of musicians and composers, Da Buddha Klan debuted on the infamous Profile Records in 1996. The production is top quality and is provided through various producers. The crew is led by Christopher Smith and Mabuta Ellison while assisted by Floyd Bonner (Guitar), Tim Grugle (Drums), Zach Johnson (Bass) and Roger Webb (Keyboards). The beats contain intricate rhythm patterns and are blended ever so exquisitely. The musicians did an excellent job with each of their respective instrument and the producers gave them a green light when it came to creativity. Lyrically the album is also superb. Da Klan doesn't waste any time getting started on the microphone and each member contributes evenly. Their rhymes are delivered very precisely and rapidly as well. The core content is straight out of gangster territory and can be considered equally rough. All the members are commendable lyricists and the two standouts being Uptight and Big Al. Guest appearances are made by War Loc and Lisa Schmitz who provides the background vocals. Overall this record is full of great content and it shines from all angles. What started out as a side project ended up easily exceeding expectations. Although Big Al passed away in 2000 and he garnered a great deal of success through his membership in the group Nemesis, this release can easily be placed with the best highlights of his career. Rest in peace to Albert "Big Al" English, one of the best to ever represent for Dallas, Texas.

Deadly Verses

Monday, January 5, 2009

Tha Murda Weapon - Thank You

Tha Murda Weapon - Thank You
Tha Murda Weapon, also known as T.M.W., is a group from Dallas, TX. The members are Jay Mac and Shorty Da Man. They debuted with the album "A Rare Breed" in 1994. Thank You is their second album and it was released in 1998 on Shorty Records. Production was fabulously done by Shorty Da Man. The beats are simply synthetic and are oozing with melodies. The lyrics are very poetic and are filled with constant word play. Featuring on this record is Big Al of Nemesis. This is a true follow up for the first album and almost all seventeen tracks standout here. This album deeply contains raw content and that is the exact reason why it is so slept on. Overall a very dope record that maintains its' fine production and blends it with powerful yet heartfelt lyrics.

Deadly Verses
Gospel Of A Dying Breed