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Unlike the growing legions of emcee’s who boast about their ‘hood exploits--from behind the tinted windows of their new Lamborghini’s--Tragedy has always come off as a credible slum correspondent. That’s why he’s Still Reportin (and his fake thug peers went back to their jobs as security guards at the neighborhood nightclub). Much like his old Intelligent Hoodlum persona, Tragedy can go from Dead Prez-ian politico with black nationalist leanings ("Walk Wit’ Me (911)" to straight ruffian ("The Truth") quicker than a chart-topping emcee can launch a clothing line. On "Fall Back," the sonically-potent banger featuring fellow Queensbridge projects rep Havoc of Mobb Deep, it’s clear that Tragedy takes pride in his rare ability to "praise Allah, even though I play with a nine." Rather than switch up his sound for the pop charts like fellow QB rebel Noreaga, he hunkers down and brings that same raw uncut sound, this time provided by a slew of burgeoning boardsmen like Scram Jones (peep the catchy vocal samples on "Neva Die Alone Pt. 2"). While it wouldn’t have hurt to have a few Alchemist or Havoc beats sprinkled throughout, the last cut "Crying On The Inside"--a great introspective ode to his deceased mom--redeems those beat shortcomings. This is a great purchase for Capone-N-Noreaga, Mobb Deep, or Cormega fans.
Condition:NEW. Brand New Factory Sealed
TRACK LISTINGS
Disc 1
1 Still Reporting (3:02)
2 Neva Die Alone, Pt. 2 (3:50)
3 The Code - Littles (4:14)
4 Hood (4:45)
5 Hood Love - Rashida (3:39)
6 The Message (3:55)
7 Wake the Dead (Black Aura Skit) (1:14)
8 Walk Wit Me (911) (6:01)
9 U Make Me - Littles (3:57)
10 The Truth (3:40)
11 Fall Back (3:51)
12 Can't Figure (4:15)
13 Eloheem (2:12)
14 Crying on the Inside (5:23)
15 [Untitled Hidden Track] (3:47)
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