Debut album for Raw Breed, a Bronx hip-hop group composed of Alexander The Great, Marc Giveand aka Marc Rippin', Nick Swift, DJ Solo Flxx, and Sam Swing. Giveand is Kool Keith's cousin, but nothing here can be said to be affiliated with the veteran or inspired by any of his projects. The production is credited to DJ Solo Fixx, Sam Swing, Sidney Mills and Dwayne Sumal (the latter two were part of Boogie Down Productions), Rozell "Razehl" Brown (The Roots) is the human beatbox in the intro and the only guest of the LP is Shawnie Ranks, who provides some reggae filler shots. The rhythms chosen by these guys are simple, decent boom bap often funky, with sufficient samples and a minimal tight drum machine. The group recites their lyrics with a shouted hardcore delivery style, the performers have a weak technique and bring out bland tracks and elementary hooks. Overall, it's a rough record, 13 songs for a total of 50 minutes, saved by decent production. Not recommended. 6/10.
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