Customer Reviews

Pro Pain

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After a LONG, long wait for fans of the Atlanta based, underground sensation Mars Ill's second release, Pro-pain is now on shelf stores. Supposed to have released in 2004, legal trouble kept us in limbo. The final product is well worth the wait. As usual, Mars Ill rips their lives wide open and provide a depth in lyrics very rarely found in any hip-hop, Christian or secular. I appreciate that the lyrics are never Christian fluff, sermons that rhyme, or cruddy metaphors; instead it is raw, real, and unapologetic. Not to mention that the beats are hot. Among others, Pro-Pain includes guest artists Ahmad Jones (4th Ave. Jones) and Cappadonna (Wu Tang Clan). It doesn't matter if you are a hip hop fan or not, this album will blow your mind and your stereo, go pick it up and support these guys!!

This album for me it's very motivational to just put on and get going with something. One could of course get nitpicky and possibly lower it down to 4 stars but when I compare it with the garbage out there in the glam-rap world it leaves it in the dust. Dust seriously tore up the beats (try it at least once on headphones) and Manchild put his soul into it as usual, to be expected with these very talented artists but if you are new to Mars ILL, however, I'd recommend you get Raw Material before this one. Oh yeah, and, "Music bout nothin but cash is garbage" ... my sentiments!

i thought this cd was never going to come out, but boy am i glad it did, this cd is so tight. I is....the best track.

Most people make the mistake of assuming that ALL Christian rap is garbage. And I understand why: They Try Too Hard. And everyone knows that when you try to hard, you usually miss your target.

Back to the point...

Enter Mars iLL, emphasis on the "ill". These dudes seriously stay true to the Word and the words. Manchild on the mic and Dust on the wax...maintaining their ties to the underground community.
People argue about the "Greatest Rapper Alive". I definately nominate Manchild. Without a doubt. His words are real, and you get what he's saying. Crossing boundaries like class, Mars iLL is a must for any hip-hop head. Seriously.

manchild's ridiculous rapping ability + dust's grimy soul beats = incredible...again. can't wait till ablum #4!

Mars iLL is some of the best hip-hop coming out of Atlanta right now. Support your scene and this great band!