Now You Know [Explicit Lyrics]

Unknown Prophets | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 1, 2002)
• Original Release Date: August 1, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: N.E Time Entertainment
• ASIN: B0000T2FK4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #564,692 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Chuck Terhark, Objectmag.com

Now You Know threatens to be the best local hip-hop album of the year.

Jay Seagraves, HipHopInfinity.com

Now You Know is one of the most versatile underground albums in recent memory.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars The pride of North Minneapolis, February 17, 2006

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Alan Pounds "Minnesota Hip-Hop Fiend" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Now You Know (Audio CD)

The Unknown Prophets are an underground hip-hop collective from North Minneapolis. They've been hard at work creating quality hip-hop since 1997. The collective includes producer/emcee Big Jess, emcee Mad Son, and DJ Willie Lose. "Now You Know" is their third album. And for their third, they've made quite an improvement since their debut ("The Prophecy" 1998). Big Jess has honed his production skills over the years, creating some truly memorable beats and soundscapes above and beyond "World Premier" (2000). They keep maturing as time moves on, which translates into a positive vibe. Sadly, they haven't found a major audience yet. This doesn't seem to crush their spirit in the least. It actually make them more hungry. It doesn't matter whether they are playing for 1,000 people or 10. They put their full heart and soul into every single ounce of each show (I've seen them 5 times).

The small audience doesn't hurt the respect they receive in the least. Check out the tight battle rhymes on "Dat Sh*t" featuring battle-winner Eyedea, or the dopeness of "Nitty Gritty" featuring Rhymesayers heavyweight Musab (aka Beyond). Although there is a fair amount of bragging and boasting, the Prophets aren't afraid to tackle subject matter that most emcees are. I'm talking about real issues like unwanted pregnancy ("It Could Happen to You"), drug addiction, fears ("All in My Head"), family struggles and a variety of other subject matter. They are very gifted writers, which are most definitely on the brink of conscious songwriting in hip-hop. They aren't just spitting lyrics to spit lyrics. Their flows are therapeutic for them and their fans.

I would definitely recommend picking up World Premier (2000) while you're at it. That album also includes guest spots from Brother Ali, Slug (from Atmosphere) and DJ Shadow. Please, support independent hip-hop.

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't sleep on this CD man!, April 25, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Now You Know (Audio CD)

Great sophomore CD from the UPs. Coming mid-May 2004 solo albums from Big Jess "Good Clean Fun!", and MaD SoN "Peace Amongst the MaDness". Check out www.unknownprophets.com for the latest info.

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4.0 out of 5 stars It Could Happen to You, October 18, 2007

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Mike Juettner (Minnesota USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Now You Know (Audio CD)

The Unknown Prophets are an underground hip-hop collective from North Minneapolis. They've been hard at work creating quality hip-hop since 1997. The collective includes producer/emcee Big Jess, emcee Mad Son, and DJ Willie Lose. "Now You Know" is their third album. This album is pretty good. It covers important issues. Top songs include; Nitty Gritty (feat. Musab), All in My Head (phobia), My favorite It Could Happen to You, Da Da Da, and all the others. By the way this is better than Eminem, Dre and Bone Thugs-N-harmony. Please, support independent hip-hop.