In 1988, Larry "Lakim Shabazz" Welsh makes a debut as a solo artist after signing with Tuff City, with an album produced entirely by the beatmaker The 45 King, who discovers Lakim when the MC provides vocals for his piece "The 900 Number". His moniker refers the so-called Lost Tribe of Shabazz.
The rapper member of the Flavor Unit decides to build his effort on recent themes for the period such as conscious and political, and is among the first to rhyme about the Nation of Islam & the Five Percenters.
The emcee from New Jersey brings a good energetic flow, although his rapping is always quite simple in line with the average of the time. The production is guaranteed by the drum machine, simple and minimal, and by the talent of 45 King, who brings out different funky and jazzy rhythms that are quite good and simple in this effort (note also the sounds close to the house present in the instrumental "Adding On").
The disk is well-received by critics and fans, and becomes one of the first reference points for hip-hop albums based on the teachings of the Nation of Islam. Although without bangers, it's a pretty good album despite being practically hidden from the many good records that emerged during the season. Recommended, 7.5/10.
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