Monday, October 20, 2008

Mr. Lucci - Diabolical

Mr. Lucci is a rapper from Dallas, TX. He first appeared on Mr. Pookie's album "Tha Rippla" at the age of only 15. He is regarded as one of the pure lyricists to step out of Dallas. This was his debut album and was released in 2001 on Iconic Records. Production on this record was done by the one and only Kevin A. He provided nothing but fabulous beats and put the keyboard to good use. Mr. Lucci mostly spits fast paced rhymes with great amounts of word play. Featuring on the album is K-Roc, Mr. Pookie, 3-AD, Solo, Big Chiefa, Shamike and Liquid Black. Lyrical flows backed up by fantastic production was the recipe used here. This album set an example to what records should really sound like even in the new millennium.

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Saturday, October 18, 2008

The Terrorists - Terror Strikes Always Bizness Never Personal

The Terrorists is a group from South Park in Houston, TX. The two members are Dope-E and Egypt-E. This is their debut album and was released in 1991 on Rap-A-Lot Records. Production on this was done by both the members themselves. The beats are classic gangsta tunes and got some nice hooks. Lyrics are strictly towards racism, poverty, the system and the media. They show no mercy and are straight to the point. Guest appearances are made by Bushwick Bill of the Geto Boys, K-Rino, 3-2, Ganksta N.I.P, Point Blank, A.C. Chill and Grimm. The Terrorists are members of the South Park Coalition and are also well known for their production skills.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Deep For Life - One Foot In The Grave

Deep For Life is a group from the northside of Houston, TX. Greenspoint to be exact. The two members are Klas One and Cee. Klas started the group after being a member of the infamous group 4 Deep. This is their debut album and was released in 1996 on Kross Road Records. Production on this amazing album was done by Gary Hagler. The beats are straight gangsta and the lyrics are up there with it. Featuring on the album is Big Nate, Wicked Cricket, Keisha Wamble and Lyvonte. This album gives off the feeling that one receives from a reality check. The tracks on here are mostly about repenting and redemption. It contains no profanity but it still maintains that gangsta content all through out the record.

Crazy - I Shed Tears For The World

Crazy is a rapper from New Orleans, LA. He was one of the prominent members of the group Murder Inc. He is also married to the female emcee Alamo from the same group. This was his debut solo album and was released in 1998 on Ruff Era Records. Production on this record was done by Mr. Sinister and Ezel Swang. The beats are pretty dope and they easily change tempos throughout. Crazy has always been a very strong lyricist. Even when he was with his group he would always stand out on the microphone. He touches on subjects about poverty in the world and the reality of  living through it. One can also see that just from the title and the powerful album cover. This record features the likes of Legend Man, Stress, Big Ed, Mr. Sleep, Sweetie and Tanya.

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Game On Freeze ft. Legend Man


Thursday, October 16, 2008

K.B. Da Kidnappa - The Underground

K.B. Da Kidnappa is rapper from Trinity Garden located on the northside of Houston, TX. He is also a member of the group Street Military. He is known for his raw and aggressive style of flow which earned him the nickname Thunda Lungz. This album was released in 2005 on his own label, Spittin' Venom Records. The record was produced by Icey Hott and Da Heatmakers so it does have the ability to bump in the trunk. Featuring guests are Z-Ro, Ice Water Slaughter, D of Trinity Garden Cartel, Lil' Josh, Ms. Kitty, Lil' Flea of Street Military and Mexican Dion. The material on this album ranges from freestyles to unreleased cuts and features K.B. has done over the years.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

FWC - Organized Crime

FWC which stands for Fifth Ward Circle, is a duo that represents from the hard hitting streets of 5th Ward in Houston, TX. The two rappers are Young Gotti and Frank Nitti. Now Frank Nitti was also known as Mr. Slimm in the early nineties and was also a member in the group known as the 5th Ward Juvenilez. Organized Crime is their debut album and it was released in 1998 on Underground Records. A label that had a publishing deal through the infamous, Rap-A-Lot Records. Production on this album was done by the legendary Mike Dean, Mr. Lee, Grizz and Domo. The producers and the rappers both drop some heat on this one. Classic tunes are backed up by solid lyrics. Featuring guests are Lil' Keke, 5th Ward Boyz, Philly Phil and Nickelboy. This was a great effort from the group and is also their only album, which makes it even more valuable. Also the hand sign on the album cover symbolizes the 5th Ward Circle and residents of the "Bloody Nickel" still use it to this day.

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Big 50 - Ain't No Turnin Back

Big 50 is a rapper from the neighborhood of Cresmont in Houston, TX. This was his debut album and was released in 1995 on Tray Duce Records. Production on this dope album was done by Mr. Optimo and Solo. The beats are deep fried with that southern twang mixed with some whiny synths and G-Funk samples. Lyrically Big 50 is solid and comes real strong on this one. Also the legendary DJ Screw lends his skills and blesses one of the tracks on here. This record is put together very nicely from intro to outro.