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While rummaging through the used cd bins at one of the used cd shops that I frequent, I came across an album cover with two young brothers in suits standing behind a pulpit as if tag team preaching. After flipping the … Continue reading →

Since I’ve decided not to cover any compilation or best of albums on this blog, I almost did not review today’s subject. My reason being that Cactus Revisited is a collection of six songs remixed from 3rd Bass’ debut The Cactus Album(or The Cactus Cee-Dee, depending on which media … Continue reading →

Another one that I’ve had in my collection forever, but it somehow managed to disappear from my spreadsheet.  Insert this one after Holy Intellect. We last left our friends Salt N Pepa in 1988 with their gold-selling, sophomore effort, A Salt With a Deadly … Continue reading →

Candell Manson, who’s rap moniker Candyman is derived from a combination of his first and last name (how clever) is a west coast rapper who experienced his 15 minutes of fame back in 1990. Candell was introduced to Dr. Dre by … Continue reading →

For those keeping order at home, this one should go after We’re In This Together. This one has been in my collection for a while but for some unforseen reason got left off my spreadsheet when I was chronicling my collection by release date.  … Continue reading →

The Cold Chillin’ imprint was a prominent label during the golden era of hip-hop. Home to many of the emcees who made up the legendary Juice Crew (which should come as no surprise since Marly Marl was the founder of the … Continue reading →

This is the fourth adventure in the LL Cool J series. Speaking of adventures, his previous effort (Walking With a Panther) was quite the rollercoaster ride, as Cool James attempted to satisfy everyone, which more so than not will end with mixed, if not underwhelming results, … Continue reading →

For those of you following (chronologically) at home, insert this one after Ice-T’s The Iceberg/Freedom Of Speech album. Seminar is the second and only album from Seattle bred rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot that I own.  I’ve never heard this album in its entirety, but … Continue reading →

West coast hip-hop dates back to as far as 1981. Their were many left coast pioneers who helped advance hip-hop, giving the west a voice in the genre. While there have been many pioneers, there are only a few who can truly be … Continue reading →

For those who have not read my previous posts (or who are just unfamiliar with the drama) I’ll start with a quick recap on the N.W.A. saga at this point in the timeline: In December of 1989, Ice Cube left N.W.A, released his … Continue reading →