Sean Price is aka Ruck, 1/2 of the successful rap group Heltah Skeltah, and one of the lead and most popular rappers from the mighty Boot Camp Clik. In 2005 Sean Price released his first solo album "MONKEY BARZ" which e... more »arned him independent album and artist of the year honors from the SOURCE Magazine and ALL HIP HOP.com. Sean Price became a household name in the Underground circuit, touring nationally with GhostFace (Wu-Tang) and Boot Camp Clik. Sean Price was invited to rhyme alongside other Independent heavyweights Immortal Technique, Jedi Mind Tricks, and Little Brother to name just a few. While Heltah Skeltah has solid Soundscan History scanning over 300,000 units over their career, Sean Price has now officially made a name for himself as a SOLO Artist. Sean Price is JESUS PRICE!« less
Sean Price is aka Ruck, 1/2 of the successful rap group Heltah Skeltah, and one of the lead and most popular rappers from the mighty Boot Camp Clik. In 2005 Sean Price released his first solo album "MONKEY BARZ" which earned him independent album and artist of the year honors from the SOURCE Magazine and ALL HIP HOP.com. Sean Price became a household name in the Underground circuit, touring nationally with GhostFace (Wu-Tang) and Boot Camp Clik. Sean Price was invited to rhyme alongside other Independent heavyweights Immortal Technique, Jedi Mind Tricks, and Little Brother to name just a few. While Heltah Skeltah has solid Soundscan History scanning over 300,000 units over their career, Sean Price has now officially made a name for himself as a SOLO Artist. Sean Price is JESUS PRICE!
"Sean Price's sophomore solo effort, Jesus Price Supastar, is the first notable hip-hop release of the year; and he doesn't dissapoint in providing the lonely month of January with an outstanding effort. Price's first album, Monkey Barz, was definitely the standout release of the three BCC albums that were meant to bring Duck Down records back to relevance, surprassing mediocre records from hip-hop legends like Smif-N-Wessun, and a dream-team consisting of Buckshot & 9th Wonder. Some may state that the reason Sean succeeded so well on Monkey Barz is because he took the common man approach; something only one other emcee(a man whose name coincidentally rhymes with Price's) have ever taken up the representation of. Sean Price wasn't attempting some type of Obie Trice gimmick infringement though; dude was just being real. It's rare to find an emcee who boasts about being 'the brokest rapper alive,' but these claims only add to Price's appeal.
It's no surprise that Sean P spent a good amount of time touring with Ghostface last year, because Jesus Price Supastar is quickly becoming the Fishscale of 2007; a dope album released early in the year, that is almost sure to go on everyone's top ten list when '07 draws to a close. Though there's still eleven months left to go, it's hard to imagine that there'll be ten other albums released this year to trump Jesus Price's amazing sophomore effort. While Sean P's debut was an outstanding album, it takes a rare breed of emcee to release a second album even iller than their first. Another similarity P-Body's newest release shares with Ghostface's Fishscale is the indy dream-producing team; 9th Wonder, Khrysis, and even Pete Rock all contribute beats to the album, and each producer gives the perfect backdrop to Sean's nasty street tales. The majority of the guests are, unsurprisingly, BCC members and Justus League affiliates, and they all drop some hot bars on their respective spots.
While Monkey Barz was undoubtedly a hot release, Jesus Price Supastar is indefinitely superior. The rhymes are tighter, the punchlines are harder, and the beats are suave; I hate to compare Sean P to Ghostface again, but he's clearly following in his footsteps, as he is hands down the most visible, and consistent, member of the Boot Camp Clik, similar to how Ghost is with the Wu. On his debut, Sean may've been nothing more than a chimp; but on Jesus Price Supastar, there's no argument in giving him the crown of King Kong."
Straight like 9:15
Smurf | USA | 02/02/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Sean Price: Jesus Price Superstar
What can I say? Hot rhymes, dope beats. To let you know what type of jack move this album is on, one line, among many, that particularly sticks out: 'Lie to the cops and tell the truth in the booth, instead you tell the truth to the cops and lie in the booth'...umm....album is basically packed with non-boring wordplay like this and hot beats. What more could you ask for? Lot of people wanna know if this album is as hot as Monkey Bars? Truth is: they are 2 different albums that can't even be compared. What makes this album stand out from Monkey Bars is it's 100 times harder and more creative than Monkey Bars. Sophmore Slump? Not over here. . If you want to hear someone that can still rap, do yourself a favor and pick this up? Sean Price is the Ghostface of the Boot Camp Click. True heads will know what I mean by this statement."
Wu-Tang Clan aint nothing to F**k wit, Boot Camp Clik aint n
....... | philadel | 04/26/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Sean Price has proven once again that he is a big force in Hip Hop. Just from listening to his older work as Ruck and his New work as Sean Price, you can tell he has always had great respect and understanding for hip hop. Even with all of the "New Rappers" that seem to be able to get money by making dance instructional videos and basicly taking the easy way out, Price has never switch up his style He is a lyrical mad man and this is evident on songs like "P-Body" and "One" another way he has been able to connect with the listeners is by not being afraid to tell the real story. You can take a look into his world of failure when listening to "Mess You Made" and he also brings back that good old punch you in our face and then laugh at you style with the song "Church" which features his crime partner Rock. This album is a MUST have, so start typing your credit card numbers in and cop this album."
Strong Album
Rory | NYC | 02/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"With the bleak state of (mainstream) rap these days, Sean Price latest is effort is a welcome reprise. Good production, strong beats, but most importantly solid and versatile lyircal content. Very back to basics NY style flow and song construct. Sean Price's lyrics have a good mix of street grit, self-deprecating humor, and real street tales. That said, his album isn't the usual laundry list of I did this, I shot him, and sold that. A concept of story telling and innovative thought that is almost dead, so if you like Ghost, Jedi Mind, Cunninlynguists, Pumpkinhead, even Nas, you'll enjoy. (Someone please send to 50 and Dipset). Liked another reviewers comparison to Ghost, both for consistency and effort in all songs on the album - almost no throwaways. One of my boy's said he could hear "SEAN P" shout as background in any song and feel it and I'd have to agree. Highly reccomended for rap heads looking for good, innovative production, good flow, and versatile lyrical content..."
2nd solo album from P is a tight one - maybe 4.5 stars
G$ | B-More, MD | 09/25/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I admit I'm not to up to par with any of the Boot Camp Click outside of Buckshot (who I have limited songs with), and Heltah Skeltah and Smif N wesson (I might have half a dozen songs of) but I heard a few songs with Sean on them and he seemed tight so I decided to pick this up, needless to say I will be getting his "Monkey Bars" and "Master P" albums. A.K.A. Ruck, one half of the group Heltah Skeltah and being in the rap game for over 10 years, he finally gets some recognition again. I was very impressed with the man's flow and wordplay throughout the album. With 16 songs, you get guests on a little over half of them and a good amount are around 3 monutes, so the songs are kind of short, but good none the less. Of the 16 songs, 1 is almost a classic, 4 are ok, and the other 11 are nice. Production is good as well. 9th Wonder does 5 songs, Khrysis does 4, MoSS, Masse, Tommy Tee, Illmind, and PF Cuttin all do 1 song and Ten does 2. A nice album to have in your collection.
#1 - 8
#2 - 9
#3 - 8.5 (f/ Rock of Heltah Skeltah -- nice beat
#4 - 8.5 (f/ Buckshot, Rusty Juxx, Flood)
#5 - 8
#6 - 9 (nice relaxing beat)
#7 - 7.5 (f/ Sadat X & Buckshot)
#8 - 8.5 (f/ Steele of Smif N Wesson)
#9 - 7 (f/ Rock of Heltah Skeltah & Loudmouf Choir)
#10 - 9 (nice beat)
#11 - 6.5
#12 - 8.5 (f/ Skyzoo)
#13 - 7 (nice beat but his rapping is split up, he only does about 4 bars at a time)
#14 - 9 (f/ Little Brother -- good beat)
#15 - 9 (f/ Chaundon -- nice beat and verse by Chaundon)
#16 - 9.5 (deeper song of his coming up -- f/ Block McCloud -- tight beat)