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No sophomore jinx here!

Nuisance | Miami | 10/16/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After giving a classic debut album in 1990, Paris came back with a sophomore album that is even better than his first effort. Anybody saying that this album is a sophomore jinx is a pop rap supporter that should stick to supporting Ja Rule and 50 Cent. Paris sounds energized on tracks like Make Way For A Panther, Sleeping With The Enemy, Bush Killa, Guerrillas In The Mist, Check It Out Ch'all. Paris shows you his disdain with police on the exceptional Coffee, Donuts & Death. Thinka Bout It is another hip hop jewel. The Days of Old is the first song I ever heard from Paris and is still a gem. Sun Dubious of Funkdoobiest and LP show up on the dope Conspiracy Of Silence. Assata's Song is the most beautiful ode to black women you'll ever hear. There are no fillers on this album so dont bother asking. Bottom line: Paris comes back with an album that is even better than his first one. Political and socially conscious rhymes flood this album as Paris steps his production game up a notch(not that his beats before were bad) and gives mainstream america something to fear. Its unfortunate that not many people(even those who are conscious) have never heard of him. If you like Public Enemy, Dead Prez and The old Ice Cube then youre gonna like this one. Chalk this one up as another certified classic by one of the most underrated rappers of all time!

Standout Tracks: SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY, BUSH KILLA(original and hellraiser mix), COFFEE DONUTS AND DEATH, THINKA BOUT IT, GUERRILLAS IN THE MIST, THE DAYS OF OLD, COMSPIRACY OF SILENCE, CHECK IT OUT CH'ALL and ASSATA'S SONG."

WOW!! A True Classic Indeed!

M. Code | New York City, NY | 04/20/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is the best CD he has done BAR NONE! I love all of his CDs and I own all of them. However, if I'm asked which one of his CDs really stand out in my mind, it would definitely this one. Placing the events of that time into a raw flow that gives you no choice to listen while boppin' your head to the beat is brilliance at its finest. In fact, this CD stands the test of time.



Paris has all that it takes to be a legend before his time. In fact, this brother is ahead of his time in terms of talent and knowledge. This is a HIGHLY recommended masterpiece that should be REQUIRED listening for people who want more out of their entertainment and a message in their music."

GREAT ALBUM!

Public Enemy # 1189 | 03/27/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Paris as always brings hardcore powerful music with a message and this album is one of his best. I reccommend this reissued version cuz the sound quality is better and he did a nice job remastering it. Sadly many people sleep on this album because it is kind of unknown due to its content being so raw. Paris doesn't hold anything back and that's just one of the many reasons why i respect him so much. Buy this along with all his albums. If you like Public Enemy or Dead Prez then this should fit you well."