|
|
 |
This limited edition of THE IMPERIAL ALBUM contains a bonus disc featuring new music from Busta Rhymes, Keith Sweat, Silk and Foxy Brown.
No rapper can match the energy, talent and unique character of Busta Rhymes. But if anyone comes close, it would have to be the artists he himself spawned. THE IMPERIAL is the debut release from the Flipmode Squad, Busta times six.
With tracks sure to burn up the dance floor, THE IMPERIAL features classic production not heard since Busta's "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See." Rah Digga (the crew's only female member), Spliff Star, Baby Sham and of course Busta Rhymes himself rip the mic for "Cha Cha Cha," the album's undeniable club-banger. Joining in on other tracks are Rampage and Lord Have Mercy, two already-established MCs. Also check "Run For Cover" and "Everybody On The Line Outside" for hip-hop satisfaction.
Parental Advisory
Recorded at Soundtrack Studios, New York, New York.
Engineers: Vinny Nicoletti, Robert Burnette, Andre Debourg.
Producers include: D.J. Scratch, Swizz, Busta Rhymes, Tony Touch, Rockwilder.
Flipmode Squad: Busta Rhymes, Rampage, Lord Have Mercy, Spliff Star, Rah Digga, Baby Sham (rap vocals).
Producers: Busta Rhymes, DJ Scratch, Swizz, Tony Touch, Rockwilder.
Rolling Stone (10/15/98, p.129) - 3 Stars (out of 5) - "...Rhymes' handpicked team...handles its album-length bow admirably....each MC brings a different dimension to the group mix....this is a record of imperial jams."
Rolling Stone (10/15/98, p.129) - 3 Stars (out of 5) - "...Rhymes' handpicked team...handles its album-length bow admirably....each MC brings a different dimension to the group mix....this is a record of imperial jams."
Rolling Stone (10/15/98, p.129) - 3 Stars (out of 5) - "...Rhymes' handpicked team...handles its album-length bow admirably....each MC brings a different dimension to the group mix....this is a record of imperial jams."
Spin (12/98, p.179) - "...Flipmode Squad aren't half as weird as Busta, but THE IMPERIAL brings big-ass bump for the boulevard..."
Spin (12/98, p.179) - "...Flipmode Squad aren't half as weird as Busta, but THE IMPERIAL brings big-ass bump for the boulevard..."
Spin (12/98, p.179) - "...Flipmode Squad aren't half as weird as Busta, but THE IMPERIAL brings big-ass bump for the boulevard..."
Entertainment Weekly (11/13/98, p.77) - "...None of them equal the inventiveness of their fearlessly funny leader (who rhymes enough here for a solo album), Still, their pass-the-mic lunacy proves infectious..."
- Rating: B
Entertainment Weekly (11/13/98, p.77) - "...None of them equal the inventiveness of their fearlessly funny leader (who rhymes enough here for a solo album), Still, their pass-the-mic lunacy proves infectious..."
- Rating: B
Entertainment Weekly (11/13/98, p.77) - "...None of them equal the inventiveness of their fearlessly funny leader (who rhymes enough here for a solo album), Still, their pass-the-mic lunacy proves infectious..."
- Rating: B
The Source (10/98, p.220) - 3.5 Mics (out of 5) - "...Busta has assembled his rhyme partners...and together they're out for world domination....Thankfully, at any point during the LP you can hear different configurations of the collective MCs..."
The Source (10/98, p.220) - 3.5 Mics (out of 5) - "...Busta has assembled his rhyme partners...and together they're out for world domination....Thankfully, at any point during the LP you can hear different configurations of the collective MCs..."
The Source (10/98, p.220) - 3.5 Mics (out of 5) - "...Busta has assembled his rhyme partners...and together they're out for world domination....Thankfully, at any point during the LP you can hear different configurations of the collective MCs..."
Rap Pages (12/98, p.145) - 4 (out of 5) - "...Flipmode's size makes the LP sound more like a tight-ass compilation than a cohesive group effort....Rah Digga steals the show..."
Rap Pages (12/98, p.145) - 4 (out of 5) - "...Flipmode's size makes the LP sound more like a tight-ass compilation than a cohesive group effort....Rah Digga steals the show..."
Flipmode Squad - Imperial Album Songs
Imperial Album Music Review
Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)    Busta & Crew At Thier Best
This is a sure fire banger from back in the days when Busta was still in his prime. All six ORIGINAL members appear on this disc, which is the best that they all appeared on.
Submitted by bigchops8966 (Poughkeepsie, NY, USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
 Capturing the best of 90's Hip Hop
The Imperial is without doubt one of the most underated Hip Hop albums to be released in the 1990's. Its grimey east coast production coupled with raw and rugged lyrics encapsulate all that was golden from the 90's Hip Hop era. Busta Rhymes has allowed all the MC's to shine against the background of soon to be classic DJ Scratch beats and the great early beats of Swizz The Monster.
The highlights include "Cha Cha Cha", "Run for Cover" and "Everybody on the line Outside". This album is a must for all Hard Hip Hop fans...brilliant.
Submitted by a reviewer (Central, London, UK)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Imperial: The title speaks for itselves
Flipmode Squad is da illest crew since early Wu-tang.
Spliff Starr, Rah Digga, Busta Rhymes, Rampage, Baby Sham, and Lord have mercy all use their own skill. And all those together makes dreams come true.
The only thing I didn't like wuz dat Busta didn't put these cats out untill 9-8.
Peace
Submitted by amland98 (Kopervik, Norway)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No | Have you heard this album? |  |
Purchase Imperial Album CD
To buy, Click on price to add to cart
|
|
|
|
|
Share this Product