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If you haven't heard M.O.P., then forget everything you may have heard about hardcore rap music. M.O.P. is the primary representateive of hardcore, with all others trailing in their wake. With two full albums and one EP already earning much respect on the streets, M.O.P.'s FIRST FAMILY 4 LIFE further proves why this Brownsville duo has been around for so long, despite decidedly noncommercial appeal.
FIRST FAMILY 4 LIFE is hip-hop in its truest form, with lyrical realism and head-nodding production. "4 Alarm Blaze," which features Jay-Z and Teflon, raises as much adrenaline as "How About Some Hardcore" did in the Mash Out Posse's early days. Freddie Foxxx drops in on "I Luv," a song that captures the essence of hip-hop, with lyrical beatdowns over a DJ Premier track. Salute.
Prod. By DJ Premier;2nd Rel
Producers include: M.O.P., DJ Premier, Laze E. Laze.
Engineers include: Dejuana Richardson, Eddie Sancho, Winston PHillips, Leo Swift Morris, Dexter Thibou.
Audio Mixers: DJ Premier; Eddie Sancho .
Recording information: D&D Studios; Pyramid Studios.
Photographer: Christian Lantry.
M.O.P.: Lil' Fame, Billy Danzenie (rap vocals).
Additional personnel: Teflon, Jay Z, Gangstarr, Freddy Foxxx, Treach, Big Pun, Heather B, Pete Rock, OC.
Muzik (9/98, p.86) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...includes another 4 beats from Primo. Other guests run from the solid to the risible...but MOP are too intent on their roared nastiness..." Vibe (9/98, p.284) - "...this Brownsville, Brooklyn duo prove that the key to longevity is growth." The Source (9/98, p.240) - 4 Mics (out of 5) - "...Brooklyn's Mash Out Posse has gained a massive cult following in rap's subterranean circuit....M.O.P.'s latest also presents their most diverse content..." First Family 4 Life Music | List Price | $12.98 (You save $3.09) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, R&B CDs, Rap, Urban Soundtrack, East Coast Rap | | Label | Relativity | | Orig Year | 1998 | | All Time Sales Rank | 27729  | | CD Universe Part number | 1110845 | | Catalog number | 1618 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Aug 11, 1998 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Recording Time | 64 minutes | | Personnel | Lil' Fame Billy Danzenie - rap vocals
Also: Pete Rock, Treach, Big Pun, Jay-Z, Foxx, Gang Starr, Linwood "Teflon" Starling, Rocko |
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