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Autobiography Of Mistachuck

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Public Enemy, seminal hip hop group and instrumental in breaking the art form into the mainstream, came to an end with a very typical, but sad story. The group split, its many talented members pursued solo projects, and none of them ever went anywhere. Chuck D should have been the exception to this, and this album is the proof.

"Autobiography of Mistachuck" is first rate hip hop. Chuck still has his voice and he still has his poetry, but he brings it to a much funkier and more soulful musical style than was ever used by Public Enemy. It's a strong solo release, and it should have attracted more commerical success than it did. Check tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 10 and 12. 1, 5 and 10 are great!

The hip hop scene is notoriously fickle. Figures of great talent rise and fall faster than in any other genre of music, disappearing of the radar screen to all but those who appreciate the old school. Gangster rap was still in full effect in the mid 90s, when this album was released. I think Chuck D acknowledges this plain fact of doing business in Track 1, with a sample from "Clockers." However, don't confuse the real thing with the LA gansta wannabes ... Chuck D's "Autobiography of Mistachuck" is the bomb!

Schmooove -- that's all I can say. This definitely isn't the same old PE vibe that we're used to, but it still makes a hell of a statement. The deep-soul tracks show that Chuck D is growing up without stepping down. Some of the production is a little too slow, but this album overall is a dope change of pace from one of hip-hop's overlords.

If you're a PE fan, this is a must. Yes, a must. D slows things down considerably in this solo debut, but the beats are unmistakably PE, and as always, the lyrics are clear, harsh and make you clinch your fist every once in a while... as only Mistachuck can do.

This cd definitely needs to be re-released.
It came out when cassettes were still selling & it wasn't common to have a cd player in the car.
With that, most of this album's sales were via cassette.
By now, I'd be willing to bet that the cassettes that were purchased are all either broken or warped beyond use.

YOU NEED TO RE-RELEASE THIS ALBUM SO THAT ALL ORIGINAL CASSETTE OWNERS CAN BUY IT AGAIN... this album was & is great, I definitely would re-purchase it.

Amazon, please pressure this cd company to re-release this cd, then email all the people that review Public Enemy albums to let them know.

This CD use to be one of my favorites at the time i wrote the first review. Still like it and Chuck D knows what is going on, wish he would could here more from him. It is not typical Public Enemy it is more blues and rock mix with hip hop beat and fun and some insightful lyrics. Chuck seems able to see the big picture and people need to wake up and take a good look around to whats really going down.

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AWESOME CD. Go buy the cd. Chuck D is by far one of the most talented rappers today. A big part of Public Enemy and look at where they are. Chuck D rules. Go get the cd.

I'm a Big time Public Enemy Fan.but this disc really doesn't hit the spot.The Lyrics and Music really never hit.His Voice is still forceful but the material isn't happening.