Damn, what a classic...and then they broke up so soon. I don't think I ever saw them perform on the first go around (though I kinda feel like I did, but I have no firm memory...might have been a ritz show..maybe with Tribe...anyone???). And then Jamar and X did that song "Check the fine print" with Artifacts dissing Puba.
it was great seeing those dudes beat up the soundman out in LA, i guess it was back in '94. one of the funniest experiences ever!
Actually, that totally jogged my memory. I definitely saw them at the Ritz. They cut their show kind of short because they were screaming at the sound man. Classic hip hop performance strategy.
As reluctant as I am to cast my lot in with the Lloyd Banks/Game/Cappadonna fanboys, I must admit that I do also.
First album is great, too, though.
I thought I was the only one who liked the second album better than the first.
me as well... at the time it came out it didn't seem like most other people felt that way about it, though. "punks jump up" and "love me or" were certified hits out here on the east coast regardless
I love the 2nd album, but it was a lot darker than the first. Puba brought a bit of lightness to the group that I feel like they missed on "In god..." And "One for all" wasn't so heavy on god speak, which I think they over did a bit on #2.
i cant decide between the two. i think i like them about equaly, which is a lot. however, what was up with the 3rd album? i could NEVER get into that one.
This has been on my ipod since I bought it. One of the best hip-hop ALBUMS ever.
On the real tip let's take a field trip from the ghetto You pick the time and we'll meet in the meadow to discuss racial issues and tension New York's a powder keg did I forge to mention? Now case in point y'all remember that Brooklyn Bridge joint when things got wild and woolly? Yeah that day the FEDS played the role of the bully.
one of his best raps! meeting in the meadow is so 1991 for me!
I love the 2nd album, but it was a lot darker than the first. Puba brought a bit of lightness to the group that I feel like they missed on "In god..." And "One for all" wasn't so heavy on god speak, which I think they over did a bit on #2.
I love the 2nd album, but it was a lot darker than the first. Puba brought a bit of lightness to the group that I feel like they missed on "In god..." And "One for all" wasn't so heavy on god speak, which I think they over did a bit on #2.
I was in Calliope Studio w/ my man from Troubleneck Bros when they were workin on the first album. The first joint as so muthafuckin undeniable.!!!! St8 Magma!!!
I've never heard the first album, I love "In God We Trust" though, "Foundation" is ok also. I only own those two.
youve definitely heard "Slowdown" and most of the samples on that album are probably in your collection (or should be). classic in every way. get familiar, its worth your while
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yup, this is their first single - even had a video as i recall. who has that masters of ceremony album though?
that's faux's fetish not Jonny's.
They weren't the greatest live act around -
they got coined off the stage in Boston, early 90's ...
Actually, that totally jogged my memory. I definitely saw them at the Ritz. They cut their show kind of short because they were screaming at the sound man. Classic hip hop performance strategy.
THE DEFENSE RESTS
why you gotta do magnetic like that?
As reluctant as I am to cast my lot in with the Lloyd Banks/Game/Cappadonna fanboys, I must admit that I do also.
First album is great, too, though.
I thought I was the only one who liked the second album better than the first.
The first album had better singles, but overall I gotta go with the 2nd.
Brand Nubian Rock the Set, Travel Jam, Love Me or Leave Me Alone, Punks Jump Up, Allahuakbar etc. It was solid all the way through.
I take it Magnetic likes Loyd Banks and Cappadonna?
me as well... at the time it came out it didn't seem like most other people felt that way about it, though. "punks jump up" and "love me or" were certified hits out here on the east coast regardless
Yes
That's all you player.
I vote #1
i think i like them about equaly, which is a lot.
however, what was up with the 3rd album? i could NEVER get into that one.
One For All is a classic! One of the first record I bought when I started diggin' for records.
This one is special for me.
Also, I still like listening to "Everything is Everything" sometimes.
one of his best raps! meeting in the meadow is so 1991 for me!
these 2 together are so classic to me!
OG backpack rap along with "Enta Da Stage".
word iz bond.. the TRUE meaning of backpack rap. let the real story be told
me too. overwhelming beats and just as many ill lyrics
i remember being surprised how well sadat and jamar broke out of puba's shadow
BAN
youve definitely heard "Slowdown" and most of the samples on that album are probably in your collection (or should be). classic in every way. get familiar, its worth your while
1. All For One - What!!
2. Feels So Good - (bonus track) Yeah
3. Concerto In X Minor - MOR
4. Ragtime - I forget
5. To The Right - old skool, rhymin to a classic loop!
6. Dance To My Ministry - underatted. Lord Jamar fast rhymin.Afro Beat.
7. Drop The Bomb - GO-GO- What
8. Wake Up - (Stimulated Dummies mix) Yes
9. Step To The Rear - Puba doin it!!!!!!!
10. Slow Down - No Words
11. Try To Do Me - Pretty good New jack Swing interpretation w/ rhymes.
12. Who Can Get Busy Like This Man... Incredible
13. Grand Puba, Positive And L. G. - great chemistry
14. Brand Nubian - (bonus track) OG shit. I like the keyboard stabs.
15. Wake Up (Reprise In The Sunshine) What!! Classic Video
16. Dedication - Gravy.