Retroactive [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Grand Puba

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 23, 2009)
• Original Release Date: June 9, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Babygrande
• ASIN: B0026UV7DQ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #166,672 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Hip-Hop legend and founding member of the seminal group Brand Nubian, Grand Puba announces his signing with indie powerhouse Babygrande Records for the release of his fourth solo album,'';Retroactive''; on June 23, 2008.

Grand Puba has been a crucial participant in the hip-hop movement since its early days. Originally a member of the group Masters of Ceremony, he became the lead emcee of the New Rochelle-based Brand Nubian in 1989. Although their upbeat music and positive lyrics tied them strongly to the Native Tongues movement (De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest etc.) Brand Nubian's politics and religion were always at the forefront of their music, paving the way for groups like Dead Prez, RZA & GZA (of Wu-Tang), Black Star, Brother Ali & countless others.

As a solo artist, Grand Puba has been extremely successful as well. Many consider both his release of ''Reel 2 Reel,''; ('92) and ''2000''; ('95) to be classics. In 1998, he reunited with Brand Nubian for ''Foundation''; and in 2004 for ''Fire In The Hole'' on Babygrande. With the forthcoming ''Retroactive'' release, Grand Puba once again returns to his trademark style--brilliant lyrics, socio-political themes and a smooth laid-back delivery. Grand Puba's flow is as refined as ever, his beat selection top-notch, and the finished project promises to fill a much needed void in hip-hop, at a time when positive, progressive and upbeat messages are sorely needed in the world. ''Grand Puba is the father to so many styles in hip-hop. Its good to have him back--the game needs him. We have a great relationship with Brand Nubian and we had so much success with Lord Jamar's solo release in 2006 that it only makes sense to keep it in the family,''says Chuck Wilson Babygrande's CEO.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars glad there are still real emcees around, June 23, 2009

By	Kurupt "God-Body Reviewer" (chicago) - See all my reviews

This is simply a solid album from beginning to end. Grand Puba doesn't disappoint with his latest Retroactive. Guest appearances of Lord Jamar, Q-tip, and large professor help Grand Puba to make this release even more dope. Right from the beginning of the album, Grand Puba is kicking knowledge and continues to convey thought provoking dope lyrics for the whole album. I didn't really care for the song THIS JOINT RIGHT HERE. I didn't like kid capri yelling over the track and the song doesn't seem to fit the flow of the album. Overall knowledge, lyrics, guest appearances, and dope beats make this a highly recommended album.

5.0 out of 5 stars SICK! SICK! SICK!, October 23, 2009

By	Stephen Hackney "[e-mail]" (CHICAGO, ILLINOIS USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Finally, I don't have buyers-remorse for purchasing a rap cd!!! This album is hot from beginning to end! This is definitely Puba's best and one of the best rap cds of 2009! As mentioned in the other review, the Kid Capri yelling on the one joint could be scratched, but it's just enough not to lower my rating. Man, it's nice to hear a real emcee! Most of these new cats nowadays are straight garbage! I'll take most of the old emcees over these new cats any day of the week!