Legendary Classics vol. 1
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Legendary Classics Vol. 1 is a collection of unreleased and rare tracks R.A. The Rugged Man
has created that deserve notable mention. Several of these records come in the form of previous collaborations, such as the raw, east coast gem “Who’s Dat Guy” with Mobb Deep’s Havoc. Over dark piano keys, the two rappers trade bars about their relentless demeanor. Then there’s “3 Kings,” which shows the dynamic between R.A. and one his early emcee inspirations Kool G Rap
. Along with Big John, the trio uses “3 Kings” as a lyrical example of what today’s Hip Hop is missing.
While other collaborations, such as “50,000 Heads” with Sadat X
or “Give It Up” featuring J-Live
provide diverse commentary, the most convincing performance from R.A. comes on the deeply emotional “Uncommon Valor.” Originally released on Jedi Mind Tricks
2006 album Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell
, R.A. potently describes the experiences his father and other veteran soldiers endured during the Vietnam War, so much that it received “Verse of the Year” accolades from HipHopDX that year.
For his dedicated followers, Legendary Classics Vol. 1 is a nice road down memory lane. On the other side, fans just getting into R.A. The Rugged Man will find a handful of lyrical that should inspire them to delve into his catalog.
R.A. The Rugged Man
R. A. Thorburn, better known as R.A. the Rugged Man, is an emcee from Suffolk County, Long Island, New York.-Career:At 18, R.A. signed with Jive Records and then in the mid-1990s signed with Priority Records/EMI. His contract was later absorbed by Capitol Records but he began recording...
has created that deserve notable mention. Several of these records come in the form of previous collaborations, such as the raw, east coast gem “Who’s Dat Guy” with Mobb Deep’s Havoc. Over dark piano keys, the two rappers trade bars about their relentless demeanor. Then there’s “3 Kings,” which shows the dynamic between R.A. and one his early emcee inspirations Kool G Rap
Kool G Rap
Nathaniel Thomas Wilson , better known by his stage names Kool G Rap , Kool G. Rap, and Giancana , is an American rapper, from the Corona neighborhood of Queens, New York. He began his career in the mid-1980s as one half of the group Kool G Rap & DJ Polo and as a member of the Juice Crew...
. Along with Big John, the trio uses “3 Kings” as a lyrical example of what today’s Hip Hop is missing.
While other collaborations, such as “50,000 Heads” with Sadat X
Sadat X
Sadat X is an American rapper, most famed as a member of Alternative hip hop group Brand Nubian. Originally known as Derek X, Sadat takes his name from former Egyptian president Anwar Sadat....
or “Give It Up” featuring J-Live
J-Live
J-Live is an MC, DJ, and producer from New York.-Early career and The Best Part:...
provide diverse commentary, the most convincing performance from R.A. comes on the deeply emotional “Uncommon Valor.” Originally released on Jedi Mind Tricks
Jedi Mind Tricks
Jedi Mind Tricks is a hip hop duo with Vinnie Paz from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Jus Allah from Camden, New Jersey. The group was founded by two high school friends, rapper Vinnie Paz and former producer/DJ Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind...
2006 album Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell
Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell
Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell is the fifth studio album by hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks. It was released September 19, 2006 through Babygrande Records. The first single, "Heavy Metal Kings", featuring Ill Bill of La Coka Nostra, was released in early August through iTunes and a limited...
, R.A. potently describes the experiences his father and other veteran soldiers endured during the Vietnam War, so much that it received “Verse of the Year” accolades from HipHopDX that year.
For his dedicated followers, Legendary Classics Vol. 1 is a nice road down memory lane. On the other side, fans just getting into R.A. The Rugged Man will find a handful of lyrical that should inspire them to delve into his catalog.