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THE REVIEW
Considered one of the greatest Rap albums of all time, "Straight Out The Jungle" was released in 1988 and revolutionized.
The Jungle Brothers make their debut with an eclectic and positive record, especially in terms of lyrics: the lyrics address various themes, from spirituality to simply having fun peacefully, approached with an open-minded mentality often dedicated to Afrocentrism, which concerns the strong connection the members have with their origins.
Extensive use of scratching and samples predominantly taken from Jazz determined the coining of the Jazz Rap subgenre, paving the way for other great groups such as De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest.
The production is still a bit raw, but the listening experience is marvelous and never ceases to amaze. They show us an intellectual side of this music, which doesn't have to be vulgar and explicit.
The carefree "jungle brothers" were too ahead of their time, as demonstrated by their experiments combining Hip Hop and House music in "I'll House You", one of the very first examples of Hip House, the doses of African music in the instrumental "Sounds Of The Safari", the compelling and "video game-like" rhythms of "Because I Got It Like That", the funky guitars and the vibrant saxophones of the title-track "Straight Out The Jungle", just to name a few titles.
A record that will significantly transform Hip Hop in the years to come.
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Jungle Brothers' 1988 debut album 'Straight Out the Jungle' is a pioneering work in hip hop, introducing jazz rap and hip house elements. Their lyrics mix spirituality, Afrocentrism, and joyful themes, creating a fresh intellectual perspective. Though production is raw, the album’s innovative sound and influence remain powerful. Their experimental approach set a new standard and inspired groups like De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Jungle Brothers
American hip hop group formed in New York City in 1987, with founding members including Mike Gee, Afrikka Baby Bam and DJ Sammy B. Part of the Native Tongues collective and noted as pioneers of jazz rap and early hip-house experiments.01 Reviews
