Soundbombing, Vol. 2 [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Soundbombing (Series)

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 18, 1999)
• Original Release Date: May 18, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Priority Records
• ASIN: B00000IIZ1
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #90,697 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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As the home of Black Star and Company Flow, Rawkus has made a name for itself as the label for any late-1990s discerning hip-hop fan. But DJs have come to know Rawkus as the home of some of the underground's best singles--tracks that were available only on vinyl until the label started the Soundbombing series. Soundbombing II opens with Beat Junkies J-Rocc and Babu working their magic on Eminem's "Any Man"--and while it's a strong track from the wack-minded MC, it's clear that the men behind the wheels of steel are hosting this party. That's not to imply that the MCs aren't doing their part--Mos Def is the best part of a great track on "B-Boy Document"; his partner in Black Star, Talib Kweli, busts out with his other crew, Reflection Eternal, and the sultry-voiced Bahamadia on "Chaos"; Medina Green displays a nice flow on "Crosstown Beef" (produced, incidentally, by De La Soul's Posdanuos); and Dilated Peoples drop their science over minimal backing on "Soundbombing." There's more (from Company Flow, Grand Puba, Sir Menelik, Common, and Sadat X, among others), and it's consistently interesting, if not consistently overwhelming. --Randy Silver

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hiphop Explosion from Rawkus..., February 23, 2001

By	T. Walsh "mc-skittlez" (New Jeru) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the 2nd Soundbombing CD by Rawkus and comparing it with the very well organized first Soundbombing...this one is even better, actually it's one of the best compilations I've ever heard...

With an all-star hiphop cast including: Common, Talib Kweli & Hitek, Pharoahe Monch, Eminem, and Mos Def. It even has some lesser known artists a chance to shine too...

The production, MCing, and DJing through out this whole CD is excellent and yet again shows us WHAT RAP IS SUPPOSED TO BE...not showin off your cash or rappin about how many drugs/hoes you've gone thru in a day...

Pharoahe Monch, Company Flow, and Common are what captured me most on this CD: Monch's explosive "WWIII" and good story on "Mayor" , Comp Flow's EL-P tells a very evil yet true story about the U.S.'s policies on "Patriotism" , and Com's hypnotizing "1-9-9-9"...

PRETTY MUCH EVERY TRACK ON THIS RELEASE WAS EXCELLENT... with a couple exceptions: RA Rugged Man's "Stanley Kubrick" just plain sucked, even though I like Dilated Peoples they just didn't sound good this time on their track "Soundbombing" , Thirstin Howl III had a nice verse but the rest of his track was nausiating "Brooklyn Hard Rock" , and Diamond D "When It Pours It Rains" put me to sleep...

This is probably one of Rawkus's best releases because it showcases so many dope MCs to get into... for example I got into Talib Kweli after I bought this and now Talib's one of my favorite MCs...

basically any CD by Rawkus is good because its REAL hiphop from the heart... xcept Lyricist Lounge Vol 2 (that one's not good)

Speakin my mind...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BUY IT NOW, April 11, 2004

By	James T. Glavin "person" (Denver) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This album was the thing that first got me into hip hop. From start to finish, truly a masterpiece.

Each song is mixed into the next in a fairly seamless manner, no small feat for this type of music. Many songs have a minute or so of introduction, which is just the DJ's showing off. A nice touch.

I can't say I don't like a single song on here, but I do have some favorites (7xl, When it Rains it Pours, Next Universe).

Overall, well worth the money, and you'll find yourself popping this one back in your player again and again.. I wore out the CD years ago!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Soundbombing 2, March 26, 2004

By	Chris (St.Louis,MO) - See all my reviews

Here is the song by song review of this some what over rated album here are the reviews for you.
3.Anyman-this a great one by Eminem 10/10
4.B Boy Document 99-Great 10/10
6.WWW3-This one is also great 10/10
7.Stanley Kubrick-Good 9/10
10.Crosstown Beef-Okay 8/10
12.7Xl-I loved this one 10/10
13.chaos-It is Reflection Eternal 10/10
15.Brooklyn Hard Rock-like Thirstins verse to short 8/10
16.Mayor-it is PM he is great 10/10
18.Patriotism-Did not dig much 4/10
20.1-9-9-9 is pretty tight 9/10
21.When it poors it rains-will be dissed but I love this 10/10
25.Every rhyme I write-Great 10/10
26.On Mission-it is Kweli 10/10
Lyrics 8/10 Production 8/10 X Factor 8/10 Style 8/10 Voice 8/10
Music 8/10 Innovative 10 classic 10 Guest 10 Blends 8/10
Overall 86 wich is 4.0(80-87) Good not Great