Rawkus Presents Soundbombing II [Explicit Version]

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Album: Rawkus Presents Soundbombing II [Explicit Version]
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Intro Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	2:00
2)	(Any Man Intro) The Beat Junkies Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	1:04
3)	Any Man Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	2:53
4)	B-Boy Document 99 Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	4:08
5)	(WWIII Intro) Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	1:02
6)	WW III Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:29
7)	Stanley Kubrick Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:32
8)	A Message From J-Live & Prince Paul Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	0:49
9)	(Crosstown Beef Intro) Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	0:49
10)	Crosstown Beef Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	4:31
11)	(7XL Intro) Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	0:57
12)	7XL Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:50
13)	Chaos Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	4:12
14)	Soundbombing Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:05
15)	Brooklyn Hard Rock Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	1:25
16)	Mayor Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:29
17)	(Patriotism Intro) Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	0:39
18)	Patriotism Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	5:09
19)	(1999 Intro) Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	1:23
20)	1999 Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	4:10
21)	When It Pours It Rains Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	2:04
22)	A Message From Mos Def & The Beat Junkies Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	1:07
23)	Next Universe Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:06
24)	(Every Rhyme I Write Intro) Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	0:44
25)	Every Rhyme I Write Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:57
26)	On Mission Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	4:17
27)	Outro (Various Artists/Soundbombing II) Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:59

Album: Rawkus Presents Soundbombing II [Explicit Version]
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Intro Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	2:00
2)	(Any Man Intro) The Beat Junkies Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	1:04
3)	Any Man Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	2:53
4)	B-Boy Document 99 Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	4:08
5)	(WWIII Intro) Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	1:02
6)	WW III Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:29
7)	Stanley Kubrick Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:32
8)	A Message From J-Live & Prince Paul Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	0:49
9)	(Crosstown Beef Intro) Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	0:49
10)	Crosstown Beef Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	4:31
11)	(7XL Intro) Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	0:57
12)	7XL Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:50
13)	Chaos Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	4:12
14)	Soundbombing Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:05
15)	Brooklyn Hard Rock Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	1:25
16)	Mayor Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:29
17)	(Patriotism Intro) Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	0:39
18)	Patriotism Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	5:09
19)	(1999 Intro) Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	1:23
20)	1999 Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	4:10
21)	When It Pours It Rains Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	2:04
22)	A Message From Mos Def & The Beat Junkies Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	1:07
23)	Next Universe Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:06
24)	(Every Rhyme I Write Intro) Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	0:44
25)	Every Rhyme I Write Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:57
26)	On Mission Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	4:17
27)	Outro (Various Artists/Soundbombing II) Album Version (Explicit)	More Info...	3:59

Performer Notes

This is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by J-Rocc and Babu of Beat Junkies.
Contiuously mixed by J-Rocc and Babu of Beat Junkies.
With Soundbombing, Vol. 1, Rawkus introduced a ravenous stable of hungry underground MCs, but more importantly it also laid the preliminary groundwork for Mos Def and Talib Kweli's Black Star movement. Both play a large role in the development of Soundbombing, Vol. 2 as well. Mos screens a preview from his impending solo LP, the high-tech "Next Universe," and divulges "Crosstown Beef" with his Medina Green outfit. Talib and Hi-Tek's manifestation as Reflection Eternal contributes two highly illuminant tracks: "On Mission" and the cultivated "Chaos" (featuring Bahamadia). Rawkus' latest coup, Pharoahe Monch, gets militaristic with Shabaam Shadeeq on "WW III" and the virulent "Mayor." Eminem works his magic over a cartoon-like Beatminerz track on the neurotic "Any Man." Soundbombing, Vol. 2 contains an abundance of prolific collaborations, exemplified by Common and Sadat X's elegant "1999," Dilated Peoples and Tash's regal "Soundbombing," and Sir Menelik's "7XL" (featuring Sadat X and Grand Puba). One relatively minor blemish arises in the Beat Junkies' control of the LP's continuity -- their cutting and blending methods are peculiarly ineffective, and oftentimes lack direction. User friendly for underground or mainstream fanatics, SB 2 is the quintessential Rawkus project, and the label's finest moment to date. ~ Matt Conaway

Professional Reviews

Rolling Stone (8/5/99, pp.64-6) - 4 stars (out of 5) - "...This could be the year's most vital hip-hop compilation....Hopefully Rawkus can keep bombs like these dropping - this is one war we might want to lose."

Spin (7/99, p.127) - 7 (out of 10) - "...the collection's strength lies in its high concepts...[reinforces] Rawkus's rep as a label of originators and anchor SOUNDBOMBING II firmly at street level."

Entertainment Weekly (6/4/99, p.86) - "...So of the moment, there's even a non sequitur tribute to the late Stanley Kubrick. Welcome a new guard." - Rating: A-

Q (9/99, p.121) - 4 stars (out of 5) - "...the finest moments come from their roster of unknowns....Abstract and experimental, this is hip hop untroubled by the Benjamins."

Alternative Press (8/99, p.92) - 4 (out of 5) - "...satisfyingly diverse and universally banging....Word..."

Vibe (8/99, p.183) - "...SBII illustrates the evolution of Rawkus' MCs from raw and unpolished to solid, skilled artists poised to give chart-topping rappers a serious run for their money....pump up [SBII] and bask in the glow."

Rap Pages (9/99, p.177) - "...User-friendly for underground or mainstream fanatics, SB II is the quintessential Rawkus project and their finest moment to date." - Rating: B