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Sunz of Man Pres Hell Razah &4th Disciple Freedom of Speech

Constant | Vancouver, BC Canada | 12/29/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The year is about to end and I have noticed no one has reviewed Hell Razah and 4th Disciple's "Freedom of Speech" (2004). I recently came across this highly slept on release. I have never followed Sunz of Man closely, having read up on them I learned they consisted of a number of different Wu-Tang affiliated rappers who have provided a number of group albums, this release however is a show of talent from two members- Hell Razah and 4th Disciple. The album starts off with powerful political cuts like "Rebel Music" and "Article One". One of my early favourites is "One Harmony", this cut is laced with a sick instrumental which Hell and 4th kill. More memorable tracks like "Oh Baby" and "Way of Life" follow, the duo lay it down whether simply entertaining the crowd or providing Hip Hop history. "Baby Girl" flows through smoothly, a memorable love tribute, which goes deep. My favourite track is the laidback "Take Ya Time" which has Hell Razah and 4th Disciple reminiscing on days past, the lyrics and chorus (Take your time young man I remember they used to say all that glitter aint gold..) to this track are off the hook. On the next track "Same Ol Thugs", Hell Razah and 4th Disciple talk to and about the ladies providing another track to remember. They shine again when rhyming about life on the streets on the excellent "Project Love" and eerie "Who Gonna Die Next". The rest of tracks lack some of the memorable production of the early part of album (maybe they ran out of money or choose a more basic production style) all the same they are decent enough. Hell Razah and 4th Disciple really represent underground Hip Hop well, their music is lyrically genuine, political and powerful and the sampling and production on the first 2/3 of this album is impressive. I recommend checking out this release."