Done By The Forces Of Nature

Ah, to muse on what could have been. First thing to note is the cover: where is the parental advisory sticker? No need for one. For you see, what we have here is a less famous entry in daisy age rap, a short-lived tendency in hip-hop circa 1990 when rappers adopted a gentler, more playful, more positive stance. Of course, pop rap has been a perennial since Rapper's Delight, and daisy age led directly to the positive hip-hop of Arrested Development, but then it all died a death, buried under the juggernaut of gangsta rap. And I think everyone can nowadays agree that this was a real shame. Plenty of angsta rap has really not aged well (you know what, kids? People might get a bit sniffy if you express misogynistic and homophobic sentiments), and more generally, people would like a softer, more thoughtful take on hip-hop, which this album is. And from the off, the album delights. This is an immensely charming album, the flow charismatic as only old-skool hip-hop couplets can be. It's genuinely pleasant to hear a rap contain the lines: Stay out the dark and you'll find that you'll be strong Believe in yourself and nothin' will go wrong There's room out there for those who want some Because everybody's got a little light, under the sun. Even the tracks about the ladies are about good-natured flirting rather than objectification, and Black Woman outright praises, well, black women, directly saying that, along with love and protection, black women deserve respect, a most appealing concept. Also, the music itself impresses in its funky diversity, ranging from bebop to doowop to 80s squelchy synths. There are nits to pick. The album is a little too long, and I didn't really appreciate the message of In Dayz 2 Come, but I'm all prepared to overlook those because the album is such a joy regardless. I came away wishing that this had taken off, rather than The Chronic, a conclusion with which I suspect many would concur. Sometimes the best doesn't win. C'est la vie.

Pioneers of mixing hip-hop with house and jazz (in fact they were the first to do the former), Jungle Brothers pack their second album full of irresistible beats and singsong flow. Some of the rhymes are wonderfully corny in that special late 80s way.

This was a good album from that golden age of hip-hop before gangsta rap dominated the scene. Groovy, funky and very danceable. The lyricism is great, and it's refreshing to hear some hip-hop that takes a more light-hearted stance. Some of the songs sound a little cheesy now, but maybe it's just where everybody got so jaded by the gangsta rap juggernaut. Wonder what would be different in the world today if this was the hip-hop subgenre that persisted? Favourite: Tribe Vibes

I really enjoy discovering the environmental message of these 80s hip hop

Jolly, but the appeal comes and goes.

reminds me of NWA with less punchy beats, less punchy lyricism and less character

Some decent hip-hop. Never got especially boring but wouldn't listen to again and some songs got a bit too preachy.

Aw yea. The simple kick snare pattern starts this trance like background where instruments and voices come in and fade out. sneaky Parliament sample at the end of Sunshine. Good Newz Comin' is a house beat jam. damn what a cool album.

A stone cold hip hop classic - I needed no introduction to this - conscious rap over some wonderful samples probably my favourite rap album ever....

amazing album, where have you been all my life

5/5. A danceable and super upbeat rap album despite having lyrical themes of social politics and the "good ol' days." It feels so real and well-produced, so smooth and flows well like they knew they were making a great album but still having fun with it. Full of black love and reminding people that black people are not always mad about life but have a good reason to be so while still keeping love at the forefront. Best Song: Beyond This World, Acknowledge Your Own History, Doin' Our Own Dang

I was skeptical when I saw a rap album from 1989 because lots of early rap is corny and overly long and not very interesting. This album surprised me with its catchy beats and well-produced songs. Even in "Doin our Own Dang" the ideas of sell outs and copycats are discussed , showing that Jungle Brothers had something worth emulating. The Mc's don't always have very insightful bars, but their flow is alright. Even at an hour long I didn't think any song overstayed its welcome. Like, 3.75 stars

Shades of Tribe, De La - and shockingly contemporary sounding for being so early in hip hop's era.

When I started listening to this yesterday, it was a 3. Today, when I picked it up, I'm not sure if my mood was better, it was sunnier, because it was Friday or maybe the second half of the album is better... but it hit me more like a 4. Maybe tomorrow it will be a 3 again.

Didn't hate it but its a one and done for me.

I mean, it's 80s hip-hop. What do you want me to say? This album has everything that one would expect from 80s hip-hop. Group name-dropping, socially conscious lyrics, elements of African culture. Those aren't bad things, they're just things I've already experienced through other similar albums. I will say though that there is a very feel-good energy in "Done by the Forces of Nature" that makes this a pleasant listen. There's some good messages in here. I especially like the messaging in the song "Acknowledge your own History" with what it has to say about history and culture. I also like the part in that song where they diss Christopher Columbus. I just think that's funny. The beats are well made and the rapping is decent. Overall, while this album doesn't stand out much to me, it's still a positive, albeit a bit long, experience that gives me no real reason to truly dislike it. Light 3/5.

Not terrible, but there were much better imitations of this album.

Fun 80s/90s funky / new jack swingy hip hop. I've always liked this sound, and appreciated this era of hip hop that happened just before gangsta rap started to become so prevalent. I do really love gangsta rap, but this sound was so fun and light and loose and musical. It's like it had more intentional musicality and the voices were intended to mesh with the music more, as opposed to gangsta rap where the voice is the main instrument that stands on top of the beat / music. "What "U" Waitin' "4"" is a super fun quintessential 80's hip hop track. Cool album cover too.

Fat and funky baselines and old school raps. Smart, political, socially conscious lyrics. But the music is also a lot of fun with plenty of playful moments. “Belly Dancin’ Dina” is a cool one. The music has that high-pitched Dr. Dre g-funk synth and one of the rappers even has a Snoop Dogg flow for a moment. And this was 1988, four years before “The Chronic.” A lot of interesting production throughout this album. It kept surprising me. The dense sampling is a lot of fun too. Lots of “Ooh I recognize that! What song is this from?” moments.

I'm no hip-hop expert, but it was fun to hear what was largely a positive and upbeat hip hop album. Misogyny is often so present in hip hop music, even songs that are supposedly "praising" women, and so the song "Black Woman" was a refreshing, truly positive listen. While all of hip-hop maybe didn't maintain that "positive" sound that this album reflects, I do feel like this is a standout of that era, musically!

i can respect jungle brothers being on this list! i don't know as much about hip hop, but i can appreciate the classic style of hip hop and the variety of samples used on this album. some of them were unexpected but still delightful. and for a song like "black woman" to be released in 1989? i'm impressed! unless if i missed something glaringly offensive, i didn't catch any misogyny, which is always a highlight.

Done by the Forces of Nature is the second album by American hip hop group Jungle Brothers. It is an influential and classic album from the golden age of hip hop that was praised for its smart lyrics, house-inspired beats, wide range of samples from many different genres, and its Afrocentric themes. It's an underrated classic that's been overlooked by the general public, but the quality of the production is high just like the vibes on the album. I really enjoyed the classic hip hop on this Jungle Brothers album. The lyrics were quick and witty, with enriching themes about African-American culture and its urbanized naturalism. It's comfort music for the inner city youth that spreads positivity instead of violence or hate. I recommend this album.

As a concept this seemed like it would be an interesting and enjoyable listen. I’m afraid I liked it more in theory than in reality. I was mostly just waiting for it to end.

nope

mehhhh

Aaaaaand another hip hop album. Hard pass. 1/5.

Well – I tried, but that was absolutely awful… And over an hour, really – weren’t the first 5 or 6 tracks enough of this drivel… It reminded me of a cross between The Sugarhill Gang from the early 80’s, and early DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince albums – all of which came before this… Nothing wrong with that, but there is absolutely nothing new in terms of the style, and I can’t believe that the Jungle Brothers didn’t get bored recording this themselves – as every freakin’ song sounds just like the last – only with a few different lyrics… Same beat, same style, just on and on, and on… Best song is the title track “Done By The Forces Of Nature” – and that’s NOT because it’s particularly good, it’s just that it’s a bit different from everything else that totally sucked on this album… No redeeming qualities, I’d give it a “0” if I could, and have absolutely no idea how this album wound up on the 1,001…

perfect 80's hip hop

Very much liked this one

Really fantastic, these guys are great, clearly they paved the way for a lot of groups who came after. I hear them in De La Soul and even a little in Digital Underground.

Sweet rhymes, unique instrumentals, and fun, plunderphonics influenced production!

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Really fun and easy listening. Great stories and messages too.

Wonderful!

Proto Tribe if I ever heard it. Tribe honed the blade, but the Jungle Brothers forged the weapon.

There should be quite some albums from Black Sheep, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, Tribe Called Quest etc in the list. Most of their albums in period 87-94 or so.. all five stars, including this one of course.

Liked it.

Love the lyrics and style, clearly influential in the scene of hip hop/rap

Great old school hip hop with very funky beats

cool

Absolutely no prior knowledge of this but what an album. Another gem from indisputably the golden age of hip hop. This sort of stuff is why I can't say I don't like hip hop, I'm just very selective.

These guys should write a manual like "How to do 90s hip-hop sound even more 90s". I felt transported to another time listening to this album, and I liked it much more than when I lived in the 90s. The mixture of sound and percussion instruments/beats is unique (at the same time, that was extensively used around hip-hop for the next 10 years after this release), and the lyrics and voices are unforgettable. It looks like a very influential album I should listen to more times in the following years. Hip-Hop albums are always too many dependents on the context, but they shine when some are also so influential and time-transporting like this one.

Dope! So fun! Will have to revisit!

I'd never come across this before and was listening to a lot of hip hop and rap at the time. Great album, full of clever samples and grade A lyricism.

9/10 idk man, this sounds A LOT like A Tribe Called Quest - can’t say one is ripping off the other, but seems kinda sus

Kick ass! Like super cool. Kinda like tribe.

I love this era of Hip Hop and this record never gets the love it deserves compared to others from the same time including groups like A Tribe Called Quest. The Brothers were doing it first and were a clear influence on Tribe and others of the era. A great record.

In the rich tapestry of hip-hop's evolution, few albums stand out as boldly and brilliantly as Jungle Brothers' sophomore release, "Done by the Forces of Nature." Bursting onto the scene in 1988, this pioneering collective hailing from New York City managed to redefine the boundaries of hip-hop by infusing it with a potent blend of Afrocentric consciousness, jazz-inspired melodies, and an unapologetic celebration of life. From the moment the needle drops on the vinyl, "Done by the Forces of Nature" commands your attention. The album's opener, "Beyond This World," is a sublime introduction that immerses you in a world where the mundane is left behind. It's a hypnotic journey of tribal rhythms and entrancing vocal samples that instantly transports you to a higher plane. Throughout the album, Jungle Brothers display a remarkable ability to seamlessly merge diverse musical influences. Tracks like "Feelin' Alright" and "Tribe Vibes" showcase their knack for marrying jazz and funk elements with the gritty beats of hip-hop. It's a testament to their musical prowess and willingness to push the boundaries of the genre. Lyrically, the album shines with an insightful and thought-provoking narrative. The socially conscious themes explored in songs like "What 'U' Waitin' 4?" and "Beeds on a String" reveal the group's deep commitment to addressing issues such as racism and inequality. These tracks serve as a powerful reminder of hip-hop's roots as a platform for social commentary. One of the album's standout tracks, "Doin' Our Own Dang," features a memorable collaboration with A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul. This hip-hop supergroup creates an infectious, feel-good anthem that celebrates individuality and creativity. The chemistry between these iconic groups is palpable and a testament to the era's collaborative spirit. "Done by the Forces of Nature" also possesses an innate ability to uplift and inspire. Tracks like "Acknowledge Your Own History" and "Done by the Forces of Nature" encourage listeners to embrace their heritage and connect with the world around them. The positive energy exuded by these songs is infectious and speaks to the album's enduring appeal. Production-wise, the album is a marvel of its time. The intricate layering of samples, innovative drum patterns, and diverse instrumentation make for a sonically rich and rewarding listening experience. The meticulous craftsmanship of the album's production, courtesy of the Jungle Brothers and legendary producer Kool DJ Red Alert, is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail. In conclusion, "Done by the Forces of Nature" by Jungle Brothers is not just an album; it's a transcendent work of art that transcends the boundaries of hip-hop. Its fusion of genres, socially conscious lyrics, and infectious positivity make it a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with audiences today. It's an essential addition to any hip-hop aficionado's collection and a shining example of the genre's boundless potential to inspire and uplift.

Damn I've never heard of these dudes before! This was sick. Groups like Tribe obviously took a lot of inspiration from this. One of my favorite eras of rap. Can we talk about the production?! These beats are sickkkkk, especially the first track. Super ahead of their time and on-par with De La Soul in my opinion.

I bought this album on release, back in the day, and listened to it more times than I can remember. It was a seminal part of my musical experience back then and it has fully stood the test of time. There was nothing else like it at the time. Imitators by the hundreds followed, which gives some idea of its impact. Every single track is momentous, an absolute joy to listen to.

A surprising hit

Loved "Beeds On a String"

5/5

Awesome. It's on my list!!!

The positivity of this album! It's full of "believe in yourself", "accept your brothers and sisters", and "know thyself". I'm loving this. Albums like these are why I keep slogging through this project. I grew up in a music-less house. This never made it past my radar at all. No age is too old to be introduced to great music. Hip-hop was going to take a stylistic change around this time. These guys are preaching a message of peace and acceptance. I don't know how I would have taken this when I was younger, but this is exactly the message I needed to hear today. The sampling is outstanding and the production is on point. This whole album is an instant party, just add speakers. Going to let this one keep washing over me as I get my work done.

LOVE. This is the best of hip-hop...can't not dance!

Haven’t heard this one before. I love the healthy start to his day the narrator makes in Sunshine. Veggies and fruit with a glass of water haha. The single Doin’ Our Own Dang is so fun. It must be a semi-popular song based on the number of plays on Spotify; I didn’t recognize it but I’m glad I know it now, what a tune! Tribe Vibes is pure excellence as well. This reminds me a lot of A Tribe Called Quest, which is as strong of an endorsement as I could give. It’s cerebral, funky, jazzy, and dare I say wholesome? I think jazz and hip hop mash beautifully when done well, and I imagine this record has influenced some of my favorite hip hop albums (I hear Tribe, Wu Tang, even Kendrick at times in these songs [“the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice!”]). I could honestly see this becoming one of my favorite hip hop albums ever, after two listens I think I have it alongside Paul’s Boutique for best of the 80’s? Superb.

Very fun, very groovy, very good.

This is an album that I would have been into back in the time of its release. Why did I not know of it??

Pleasantly surprised with how good this was 5/5 listened to multiple times and will listen again

Not into rap but this was great

I had this on a tape since it first came out. Love it still to this day. One of the great examples of sampling.

Great, conscious, afro-cenrtric, thoughtful raps, great beats and good vibes.

What a blast revisiting this criminally underrated masterpiece from the hip hop golden age (underrated in the sense that it's still forgotten in some retrospective best hip hop albums lists). *Down By the Forces of Nature* is the quintessential Native Tongues (and Zulu Nation-adjacent) album. And as such, it paved the way for the commercial success of De La Soul (who had already released *3 Feet High And Rising* in 1989) and A Tribe Called Quest (who would release their own debut the year after). Both acts (plus Monie Love) feature in the funky party cut *Doing Our Own Dang" by the way, and you can find the latter towards the end of this tracklist--another reason this record is "historical" for all hip hop heads out there. Forget "Daisy Age" rap, a term mentioned in one of the reviews up there--this was just a joke De La Soul used to promote their debut LP, and they quickly disowned that reductive tag. The name of that collective was NATIVE TONGUES: conscious and afrocentric-minded lyrics, some humourous moments to give a human spin to the latter, and most of all, rich, multi-layered music piling up tribal rhythms, infectious basslines, Parliament-Funkadelic-like guitars, house music-tinted trippy synth touches, and huge sprinklings of jazzy textures and tones. It's probably hard for younger listeneners to realize this today, but the overall sound of this album marked a *huge step forward* for the whole rap genre, and this almost singlehandedly. Just compare this to 90% of the other rap albums released in 1989. So the influence of *Down By the Forces Of Nature* cannot be overstated. The Pharcyde and Souls Of Mischief also owed a lot to this record, for instance. And oddly enough, so did West Coast gangster rap: listen to snarly "U Make Me Sweat" and good-spirited "Belly Dancin' Dina" (the subtle lyrics of both cuts about how women can entice and obsess men, coincidentally--but without any blatant misogyny either) and once you've listened to those two cuts, make the connection yourself. Here it is, in "Belly Dancing Dina": the same winks and quotes going back to the George Clinton songs that Dr. Dré would recycle a few years later for Snoop Dogg. Dré listened to that album for sure. Funny how you can find hidden bridges between those two parts of the rap world that were officially "competing" with each other at the time... Speaking about rap and misogyny, "Black Woman", featuring Soul II Soul's Caron Wheeler, makes it clear woman-hating and women-objectifying has no place in the Jungle Brothers world. Of course, that good-natured track also exemplifies the few moments on this LP that sound a little too naive or dated today (In terms of the rap flows and some of the instrumentals used for instance--but also when it comes to the cheesy artwork on the cover). After all, *Down By The Forces Of Nature* was released in 1989, so it can't have aged *that* well. But the minor flaws are easily outweighed by the manifold assets present in this record. Take moody-yet-tight-and-driven opener "Beyond This World", airy-yet-lively "What U Waiting 4?"--with its sci-fi-adjacent synth loop coupled with hard P-funk rhythm--or "Acknowledge Your Own History", a proud and dignified track--both lyrically and musically--aptly explaining why systemic issues in education got Black students uninterested in history classes given how white and European-centered the latter were... Even more impressive is the *perfect* string of cuts gracing the middle part of this album. Starting with the wonderful, cinematic instrumental highlight "Good Newz Comin'" (what a stellar breakbeat!--and don't miss the frankly incredible electric guitar flourishes at the end of the instrumental!), that admirable string of tracks then lines up bangers after bangers: the title-track, "Beeds On A String" (beads on a string indeed, ha ha), "Tribe Vibes (featuring KRS One!) and "J Beez Coming Through". As some other reviewers on this app, I wish that sort of album had taken precedence over the more mind-numbing (yet more commercially successful) Gangster Rap albums that followed--even though I like or even love some of them, and readily recognize their cultural importance as well. Unfortunately, Western societies--including American society--are indeed *violent*, competitive societies. Hence why the utopia represented by that sort of hip hop record couldn't take hold. I have the CD of this album in front of me, and on its back cover, I can see a logo saying "Stop the 🔫" ("Stop the guns and violence", in case that emoji doesn't look clear enough for you guys). In this day and age, one cannot praise *Down By The Forces Of Nature* enough for pointing the way towards a sort of rap entertainment that promotes political consciousness and positivity, and this over music that slaps as hard as this on an artistic level! Here's me hoping new versions of that sort of rap albums can go back in style one day. And I also hope some of you concur, especially younger listeners. I can admire rappers such as 21Savage or Future these days. Doesn't mean other philosophies and aesthetics aren't possible. And this even today. Food for thought, I guess... 4.5/5 for the purposes of this app, rounded up to 5. Which translates to a 9.5/10 grade for more general purposes. Number of albums left to review: 219 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 339 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 199 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 251

Really cool album where I recognised samples that lots of other bands used in their music, from Snoop Dogg to The Prodigy.

Never heard of it before, my history with 80s/90s hip hop has been limited to just occasional Tribe Called Quest or The Roots. On research after listening, you can really hear how this was the foundation of those later acts. Rapid fire, bouncy hooks and social awareness. I dig it.

7/10 F.T.:Doin our own Dang

Good 80's rap. Easy to listen to, good beats all through.

This is dope. The early days of hip hop & sampling. 3.5

n_nagri , i really likes some songs

Classic hip hop beats

Now, THIS is the 90's hip-hop I adore!

pretty high quality hip hop

solid outing, if overshadowed by their better known work fav track: doin' our own dang

So much of the basis apparent of the first hip hop I really fell in love with, De La Soul and Tribe Called Quest.

Really solid beats

Great album. In a time when "gangsta" rap was coming about, the jungle brothers (along with other artists in their Native Tongues collective) were rapping about their environment and spreading knowledge to empower people(wanting to spread good vibes). As far as MCs go their lyrics are among the top and their beats aren't stuck in one genre, sampling from so many influences, giving them a unique sound. They continue to impress with each bar spitting poetry instead of memes(or relying on current references to keep their music relevant, which is why they will remain timeless)

This album is kinda cheesy now- reminds me of when people had 80s street dance offs with cardboard on the ground. But there is some important black culture here and I did enjoy hearing it. I can see Will Smith borrowed heavily from them too

Probably won't ever go back to it, but I did enjoy giving it a listen

Funky fresh.

funky

No way! Easily the least appreciated group in the Native Tongues collective, alongside Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul. Very groovy, dance-y beats that sound a tad more dated than Tribe, but can you blame them? This was released in '89, I would've guessed mid-'90s! The rapping is great of course, but if we're going to compare to Tribe, they don't quite have the banter or charisma that elevated Q-Tip and Phife to legendary status. That perhaps explains why they aren't as well-known, but this is still a fantastic, really enjoyable album. Conscious, Afrocentric lyricism over some of the best jazz beats the era had to offer. I especially liked hearing the sample on "Beeds on a String" of one of the tracks Kanye sampled on "Fade" in 2016. The phrase "underrated classic" appears in the wikipedia page, and I think it's an apt descriptor. Favorite tracks: Tribe Vibes, Feelin' Alright, Doin' Our Own Dang, Black Woman, Beeds on a String. Album art: LOVE this one. Fantastic colors, great artistry. The kind of cover I like to get lost in looking for all the little details. 4.5/5

Pretty catchy

cool record, it sounds limited in its production but it slaps

A bit repetitive, but a vibe.

I'm going to give this album another listen because after one I think this may be something on the level of Tribe Called Quest. There were a few duds but almost all of the songs hit in some way for me. The lyrics were fantastic, the beats were those great late 80's early 90's, and I loved all the track titles with the "2" or "U" in quotes. This is also a phenomenal album cover. Favs were Feelin' Alright and Acknowledge Your Own History. These are the albums I hope to see on this list.

Hip Hop, 80-90s d'arrel.

I think this album got better towards the end Generally, I liked the album but I didn't find it consistently musically interesting enough to love it. The lyrics were good especially on songs like Acknowledge Your Own History, but I didn't like the musical aspect of it a lot. I really like the synth lead on Belly Dancin' Dina but the lyrics on that track aren't as good. Some lines like "I like to have fun by the ton" from (Done by the Forces of Nature) sound like Dr. Seuss which is not exactly the best. My favorite part of the album was probably the social commentary. Songs like Black Woman sound pretty modern which is not the case with some songs from the 80s and 90s about women (looking at you Jeru The Damaja...). Overall, I think the album gets better and more consistent towards the end. Favorite songs: Feelin' Alright, What "U" Waitin' "4"?, Good Newz Comin', Beeds On a String, J. Beez Comin' Through, Black Woman, In Dayz "2" Come, Doin Our Own Dang Decent 7/10

Alkuun ihmettelin, miten juuri tämä levy perustelee paikkansa 1001 levyn joukossa. Ehkä juuri siksi, ettei ole puhdas hipitihopräpäytys-levy, vaan levylle on koottu makumaailmaa muista tyyleistä. Hauskoja jazz-tyylisiä ja funkahtaviakin beatteja ja rytmejä. Vastapainona jossain What "U" Waitin' "4"? 'ssa on yksinkertaisuudessaan ihan maaginen ja tarttuva bassokuvio ja esimerkiksi Good Newz Comin' biisissä lisävärinä vikkelät bongorummuttelut ja Tribe Vibesissa torvet. Vähän kun maiskuttelin enemmän tätä levyä, niin on jeppis ja rento meno. Pyöristin melkein jo syöttämäni kolkin lopulta ylöspäin, vaikka ehkä turhan venytetty levy nelkulle. Toisaalta, levy soimaan kesällä korvanappeihin, kun fillaroi pitkin merenrantaa, niin voisi paukkua vitosetkin.

New one for me, liked this alot.

In the tradition of De La Soul and Tribe called quest this is classic old school hip hop, rooted in jazz break beats and R&B samples. It also has a few songs which are more funk inflected and almost reach the G-Funk sound. At the end of the album it’s got a meandering tone, lots of sample/break medleys, that is awesome—very loose, as opposed to song, song song. The break in “Doin our own dang” is dope, I could listen to it on repeat for hours. I know the jungle Brothers but never heard this album in full, loved it.

Pretty good old school hip hop

This was new for me and really enjoyed!

Miks između De La Soula i ATCQ Razigran album, ritmičan, sa dost dobrih stvari. Moooožda je mal dug za koju pjesmu, al to je većina kod tih rep/hip hop albuma, kriptonit njihov. Sve u svemu, dost dobar album, jeben vibe, baš se potrefilo dva slična albuma na random od 1001 albuma zaredom. Feelin' Alright kako pjesma nalaže. 3.8/5

Solid 80s Hip Hop

Some elements were typically sounding early hip-hop, but incorporation of different instrumentation (jazz, tribal) made it stand out.

i also like this

Exactly why I am taking this daily journey! Never heard of them before or any of their songs. Loved it! Success!

Very good golden age hip hop. I never really gave them much time before but should listen more.

4.1 - It's got that 125th and Lenox vibe - I'd hear these jams pumping from the street vendors selling bean pies, ginger juice, bootleg recordings of Malcolm X and tapestries adorned with the likeness of Haile Selassie. Uplifting, funky conscious rap that manages to not descend into the preachy and political. I appreciate the tribute to the "Black Woman", nice to hear a shout out to the sistuhs. These are non-stop bops underpinned by hard beats from the old school, and cool samples from jazz, African, R&B, funk. Really, what's not to like?