Customer Reviews

Global Warning

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The Rascalz (Red 1, Misfit, Kemo, Zebroc, Dedos) dropped "Global Warning" there third album in 1999 (Previous Albums: Really Livin (1993) Juno Award winning (Cash Crop), later albums: Reloaded (2002). "Global Warning" was a momentual album as it helped put Vancouver on the hiphop map, and was widely popular in Canada and became well known internationally. I remember watching some of these guys play ball back in the day, and years later seeing them, at a local restraunt/bar, it is always good to see people from around your way make it. Guest appearances from artists like KRS-ONE, The Beatnuts, Choclair, K-OS, Barrington Levy, Kardinal Offishal and more, helped promote this album alot as well. Twenty tracks total some of the ones that standout for me are: "Top of the World" feat. reggae singer Barrington Levy, a melodic track which benefits from Levys sick vocals, "Fallen" Feat. Toronto mc K-OS, a song where the Rascalz reminisce, and K-OS drops addictive vocals, favourite track on this album. "Priceless" feat. Esthero has got a sad feel to it, and Rascalz kick some important knowledge: like theres more to living then money we have morals, love, hope, peace, so even though song has a sad feel to it, there are positive messages within. Beats throughout the album are fairly good, and theres variety in the music dropped, however there are some songs that just dont cut it, and others that are average. Noticeably some of the best tracks are the ones with guest appearances. Another thing I do appreciate about this album is the Rascalz willingness to diversify there music whether it has west indie flavour, Wu-Tang Sampling on "C-IV" or simply using concept of getting a WWF wrestler on the track "Sharpshooter". All though this wont go down as a great hiphop album, it did have an important effect on Canadian Music, and for that Canadian Hiphop Fans should be very grateful, hiphop in Vancity went from relatively unknown to mainstream thanks to pioneering groups like the Rascalz. 3.5

The rascalz are one of hip-hops most influential groups. They are a great inspiration to us all. Their work as musical artists and as people is outstanding among the rest. The lyrics throught the songs they sing help give us a new perspective and for me a new found respect for them.

The beats on this album are varied. The tempos and feel change drastically from song to song. The lyrics are thoughtful. The two MC's have awesome contrasting voices. The Beatnuts kick. The Rascalz party hard, and make you think at the same time. If you like anyone from the Beatnuts to Common and The Roots, you'll love this album. Sounds sort of like early Fugees (Tranzlator Crew)

The Rascalz coming straight out of van city, representing for all of canada. This is a pionering album and it showcases the rascalz skills and diversity. If you want something totaly different than gangsta rap, this is definatly a good choice. You will be seeing more and more of the Rascalz as they continue thier invasion of the u.s markets.

I love this album. It is one of the best rap cd,s there is. Rascalz rule! this album rules! I can't wait for there next album.

Rascalz rule, global warning rules, did I say rascalz rule. this cd is one of the best hip-hop cd's in Canada... of cores there realy arnt many of them. But still this is better than a lot of american rap albums, and thats all I have to say.

i don't know why Canada hypes this crew up so much. It sounds like they just copied everyone else. the Beatnuts song is good, though, cause of the Beatnuts. Yeah Juju and Les! what a letdown

Global Warming is the second album put out by the rascalz. The first one, cashcrop impressive to say the least.

this quintent from the west coast of Canada. As a group they can rap, dance and graffitti. all that you need to know is that they're one of the hottest groups in Canada now, and will soon be invading our borders.

W/ cameos from KRs_one and Beatnuts, this is definately an album to check out