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THE REVIEW
"I dreamed that I was HARD!"
In the wake of the Jungle Brothers and underrated Hip Hop, here come the Black Sheep.
On one hand, we have the so-called "intelligent" and political Hip Hop, and on the other, we find Hip Hop that doesn't take itself too seriously, satirical.
The Black Sheep undoubtedly fall into the latter category, but at the same time, they leave us with a doubt: were they goofing around or were they (halfway) serious?
The fact remains that they manage to make their debut colorful, comedic, and creative: always engaging rhythms and grooves (often Jazz Rap), smooth rapping, musical and of quality, they make you laugh even if you don't know English and don't understand a thing about the lyrics. You can't help but move your shoulders.
Irreverent attitude throughout almost the entire album: dark humor on the popular themes among the artists of the scene at the time. They are also recognized for their parody of Gangsta Rap, which made the legendary N.W.A. famous, excellently successful, searchable in tracks like "U Mean I'm Not", whose lyrics narrate the story of an individual who commits several murders against the family and the postman, although at the end of the song we discover he wakes up all sweaty with an erection.
Among other noteworthy tracks, there's "Strobelite Honey", which tells how deceptive a girl's look can be in clubs and discos. The great classics "The Choice Is Yours" and "Flavor Of The Month", always accompanied by funky sounds, which let us choose which Rap to follow, always playing on the Gangsta mentality.
Amusing is the right adjective.
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Summary by Bot
Black Sheep's debut album 'A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing' offers a playful, satirical take on 90s hip hop with funky jazz beats, smooth rapping, and dark humor. The album stands out for its comedic approach and creative rhythms, making it engaging even for listeners unfamiliar with the lyrics. Signature tracks like 'The Choice Is Yours' and 'Flavor Of The Month' showcase their knack for parodying Gangsta Rap. Overall, it's a colorful and fun listen with lasting appeal.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
01 Intro (00:49)
03 Butt in the Meantime (04:14)
04 Have U.N.E. Pull (03:50)
06 Are You Mad? (00:43)
08 To Whom It May Concern (04:03)
10 Try Counting Sheep (04:23)
12 La Menage (feat. Q-Tip) (03:24)
15 Hoes We Knows (04:22)
16 Go to Hail (01:03)
17 Black With N.V. (No Vision) (03:57)
18 Pass the 40 (04:48)
19 Blunted 10 (01:58)
20 For Doz That Slept (02:38)
21 The Choice Is Yours (Revisited) (04:03)
Black Sheep
Black Sheep is an American hip hop duo from the Native Tongues collective, formed by Dres (Andres Titus) and Mista Lawnge (William McLean). They are best known for their 1991 debut A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing and the hit single The Choice Is Yours (Revisited).02 Reviews
