Heist of the Century

LA the Darkman

Product Details

• Vinyl (November 17, 1998)
• Original Release Date: October 20, 1998
• Label: Supreme Team
• ASIN: B00008G3C8
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #937,039 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The Source
The strength of Heist... isn't in its storytelling, it's in La's ability to put an unexpected twist on a couple of all-too-familiar story lines.... Most of the tracks drown in mid-tempo drums laced with nocturnal sound loops. And La's delivery, while showing signs of promise, doesn't quite break from the Killa B pack.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dope as hell, April 26, 2005

By	"gpops" (the trailer) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Heist of the Century (Audio CD)

First off, this is a dope album but not worth the ridiculous prices here on amazon, unless you're a really serious collector. Also, this album has, in my opinion, been overrated by some heads who are obssesed with rare and out of print hip hop.
"Lucci" is a great opening track, with a crazy dope third verse, while "Now Y" is a thugged out call to arms.
Throughout the disc, La drops street knowledge and hood stories, peppering gritty narratives with occasional insight. While he is an adept emcee, there is not a tremendous amount of new material.
Production is gritty, NY underground sound that fits La and fam well. "I want it all" is a great closing track.
This is a dope album from a emcee who unfortunately became any more obscure. A great buy if you can get it for a fair price.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a classic to say the least, July 1, 2004

By	Louis Joseph (Detroit, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heist of the Century (Audio CD)

Lason Jackson is his real name. Grew up in the Bronx and spent some time in Grand Rapids, Michigan during his high school years. I my self am a Detroit native and I know some cats who went to highschool with him in the GR (Grand Rapids). Anyways, this CD Blew the F*** up back in 1999, spreadin across michigan from the Grand Rap to Motown in a matter of weeks. It is a pure classic in east coast hip hop. I put this one right up there next to The Lifestylyes of Da Poor and Dangerous and The Infamous (if you don't know what i'm talkin about then consider yourself ignorant). If mobb deep had a third member it would be La (He's that rugged!!!). The wu (rza) made a wise move pickin La up but they have not funded him on any future projects. Last time I heard he was openin for Killah P for some shows in michigan. One of my boyz talked to him and he said he was workin on a new project independant of the wu. It will be interesting to see what the outcome (if any) will be. (...)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heist Of The Century Is An Instant Classic And No One Knows!, September 22, 2000

By	"manslorta" (Bronx, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heist of the Century (Audio CD)

La The Darkman is an artist with unlimited talent. He has proven that on his first opus. Graduating from the Wu-Tang academy, La proven skill on tracks like "Spring Water" featuring Raekwon, "Element Of Suprise" featuring U-God & Masta Killa, the title track featuring Killarmy's Killa Sin, and my favorite track, "4 Souls" featuring Shotti Screwface. La The Darkman even slow things down for the ladies on the Maia Campbell featured, "Love", and he tells stories on the Havoc produced "City Lights" and the aforementioned, "Element Of Suprise". Production by Carlos "Six July" Broady, 4th Disciple, RZA, and Havoc is dark and grimy. Go and get this album.