Socially conscious rappers Thug Life rap about inner-city happenings, but also address the problems which cause the hopeless feeling of many residents. Musically, they borrow aspects of G-funk and New York hip-hop. Though it's led by the rap hit "Cradle to the Grave," Volume 1 has more to offer, like the ghetto lament "Pour out a Little Liquor" and the intriguingly reflective "How Long Will They Mourn Me?" featuring Nate Dogg. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

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Years after Mastamind debuted on Natas' initial album in 1992 and saw his solo debut on the impressive Lickkuidrano EP in 1995, he finally returned with his first full-length, Themindzi, a surprising album that moves away from the rapper's work in Natas This departure isn't necessarily a bad thing, though; in fact, it's somewhat of a pleasant surprise. Had he returned with an album similar to his work on Lickkuidrano, it would sound quite outdated, since Esham wore that style out with ...   [ read more ]

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"Blaqkout is an audible feast, filled with Quik's rich production and Kurupt's tenacious lyricism. As Kurupt says on the album's opening title-track, 'This is one of those things when you put it together, you make gumbo.' From top to bottom, Blaqkout maintains a loose, let's-make-this-record-for-the-hell-of-it feel, which is probably why Quik and Kurupt sound so comfortable in their roles as producer and MC (even if Quik puts in time on the mic on nearly every track). '9x's Outta 10' is a standout displ...   [ read more ]

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