One of the best rap albums EVER!!!!!!!!!!! This album just blew me away. I had to go on a major expedition for it when it came out because many stores weren't carrying it. (He got a lot of derogatory press for his song "Bush Killa", and I guess retailers caved under the pressure.) It was worth the effort though. This is one of those few albums where EVERY SONG IS AWESOME. This is not an exaggeration. Every single song on this album is fantastic. Most albums have a good song or two, maybe a few at most, but ALL THE SONGS????? That almost never happens. And for the more politically conscious, this album is as relevant today as it was the last time a Bush sent soldiers to Iraq. It's an album that makes you think without being pretentious, if you haven't banged all the brains out of your head from the beats in the songs. This is an album that should have blown up, not been buried under the parade of booty shaking bling wearing sizzurp drinking drivel that has assailed my ears in the past decade or so, and it belongs in everyone's collection. It's as good today as it was back in '92/'93 when it originally came out.
No sophomore jinx here! After giving a classic debut album in 1990, Paris came back with a sophomore album that is even better than his first effort. Anybody saying that this album is a sophomore jinx is a pop rap supporter that should stick to supporting Ja Rule and 50 Cent. Paris sounds energized on tracks like Make Way For A Panther, Sleeping With The Enemy, Bush Killa, Guerrillas In The Mist, Check It Out Ch'all. Paris shows you his disdain with police on the exceptional Coffee, Donuts & Death. Thinka Bout It is another hip hop jewel. The Days of Old is the first song I ever heard from Paris and is still a gem. Sun Dubious of Funkdoobiest and LP show up on the dope Conspiracy Of Silence. Assata's Song is the most beautiful ode to black women you'll ever hear. There are no fillers on this album so dont bother asking. Bottom line: Paris comes back with an album that is even better than his first one. Political and socially conscious rhymes flood this album as Paris steps his production game up a notch(not that his beats before were bad) and gives mainstream america something to fear. Its unfortunate that not many people(even those who are conscious) have never heard of him. If you like Public Enemy, Dead Prez and The old Ice Cube then youre gonna like this one. Chalk this one up as another certified classic by one of the most underrated rappers of all time! Standout Tracks: SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY, BUSH KILLA(original and hellraiser mix), COFFEE DONUTS AND DEATH, THINKA BOUT IT, GUERRILLAS IN THE MIST, THE DAYS OF OLD, COMSPIRACY OF SILENCE, CHECK IT OUT CH'ALL and ASSATA'S SONG.
Sophomore Jinx my ..... Paris is the most underrated MC to come out of the West Coast. His first album The Devil Made Me Do It was an underrated classic. This album follows suit. Paris is known for his strong political and socially conscious rhymes and on this album he hasnt slacked yet. After a very hilarious intro, Make Way For A Panther starts things off. Sleeping With The Enemy comes in afterwards, a powerful track with Paris doing what he does best: giving you hard truth. House N****s Bleed Too is a dope one too. Bush Killa and the Hellraiser version of Bush Killa is fire! Coffee, Donuts & Death speaks on dealing with brutal cops. Guerrilas In The Mist uses the same beat as Break The Grip Of Shame off of his first album but Paris rips the track to shreds as he expresses his rage. The Days Of Old was the very first song I ever heard from Paris. Its a touching cut that still holds true to this day. Sun Dubious of Funkdoobiest and LP join in on Conspiracy of Silence. Assata's Song is the most beautiful ode to black women that I've ever heard. as far as flaws there are none. Bottom Line: Sleeping With The Enemy is one of the best rap albums of 1992 by the most underrated rapper/producer in the game. Paris rhymes are twice as sharp as they were on his last album and his production is still hot. I definitely recommend this album to any fan of political hip hop. Standouts: SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY, BUSH KILLA(original and hellraiser mix), COFFEE DONUTS & DEATH, THINKA BOUT IT, GUERRILLAS IN THE MIST, THE DAYS OF OLD, CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE, CHECK IT OUT CH'ALL and ASSATA'S SONG.
WOW!! A True Classic Indeed! This album is the best CD he has done BAR NONE! I love all of his CDs and I own all of them. However, if I'm asked which one of his CDs really stand out in my mind, it would definitely this one. Placing the events of that time into a raw flow that gives you no choice to listen while boppin' your head to the beat is brilliance at its finest. In fact, this CD stands the test of time.
Paris has all that it takes to be a legend before his time. In fact, this brother is ahead of his time in terms of talent and knowledge. This is a HIGHLY recommended masterpiece that should be REQUIRED listening for people who want more out of their entertainment and a message in their music.
GREAT ALBUM! Paris as always brings hardcore powerful music with a message and this album is one of his best. I reccommend this reissued version cuz the sound quality is better and he did a nice job remastering it. Sadly many people sleep on this album because it is kind of unknown due to its content being so raw. Paris doesn't hold anything back and that's just one of the many reasons why i respect him so much. Buy this along with all his albums. If you like Public Enemy or Dead Prez then this should fit you well.
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