Warriorz [Explicit Lyrics]

Editorial Reviews
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For some hip-hop fans being hard core means snarling on cue or adopting the thug pose of the week in order to impress the heads and scare the kids. True fans of the rugged know that such machinations may translate into pop success, but those hits often come at the expense of the hard-earned cred that rappers live and die for. M.O.P are far from household names, and even though they might offer in interviews that they would like to, if not grab the brass ring, at least touch it, you get the feeling that being grimy underground heroes suits this revered Brooklyn duo just fine. Protégés of the always superlative DJ Premier, M.O.P's bite is bracing and fierce, and even when the duo aims for some accessibility (à la their raw but hook-laden single "Ante Up" or working with R&B duo Product G&B on "Everyday") their sound and stance is still unrefined and unrelenting. Warriorz might be the Brownsville champions' most commercially accessible offering, but if you're looking for sing-a-long melodies and rent-a-roughneck drama, look elsewhere. Even when these guys play nice they still can't play by the rules, which means that the faithful will be happy indeed. --Amy Linden

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Warriorz [Explicit Lyrics]

Tracks:

Premier Intro
Welcome To Brownsville
Everyday
Ante Up (Robbing-Hoodz Theory)
Face Off
Warriorz
G-Building
Old Timerz
On The Front Line
Nig-gotiate
Follow Instructions
Calm Down
Power
Home Sweet Home
Background Niggaz
Cold As Ice
Operation Lockdown
Roll Call
Foundation

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For some hip-hop fans being hard core means snarling on cue or adopting the thug pose of the week in order to impress the heads and scare the kids. True fans of the rugged know that such machinations may translate into pop success, but those hits often come at the expense of the hard-earned cred that rappers live and die for. M.O.P are far from household names, and even though they might offer in interviews that they would like to, if not grab the brass ring, at least touch it, you get the feeling that being grimy underground heroes suits this revered Brooklyn duo just fine. Protégés of the always superlative DJ Premier, M.O.P's bite is bracing and fierce, and even when the duo aims for some accessibility (à la their raw but hook-laden single "Ante Up" or working with R&B duo Product G&B on "Everyday") their sound and stance is still unrefined and unrelenting. Warriorz might be the Brownsville champions' most commercially accessible offering, but if you're looking for sing-a-long melodies and rent-a-roughneck drama, look elsewhere. Even when these guys play nice they still can't play by the rules, which means that the faithful will be happy indeed. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

"I'll give you four words: Don't f... with me!".......2007-04-22

By 2000, Brooklyn natives Lil Fame and Billy Danzenie had established themselves as underground favorites, with one of hip hop's most unique and appealing products. With their first three albums, M.O.P. put the trademark on hardcore hip hop, introducing a delivery and a style that could make even an act like Onyx look like a regular Big Daddy Kane. "Warriorz" is perhaps their catalog's most important album, because it's the one that fully established their hold on their place in hip hop, and finally brought a little mainstream success as well. This was so satisfying because "Warriorz" really is a conventional M.O.P. album, not too different from any of their previous ones. I love M.O.P. because they're so consistent that you always know what to expect from one of their albums. You'll get a delivery usually nothing left than a scream, and furious, threatening lyrics throughout. Production will be hard yet polished. You'll never get a love song, a club song, or a we-are-the-world record, just straight, angry hardcore New York hip hop at its rawest and grimiest. A number of producers contribute to this effort, including Fame and Dance themselves, but most notably their friend DJ Premier, arguably hip hop's finest producer ever. He uses M.O.P. as an output for his rawest street beats, the ones that he would never use for a Gang Starr or Jeru record. This album is, as always, extremely consistent, and in that vein not too many songs really stand out. My sole complaint is that, at 19 full tracks, it's a tad long for a really cohesive listen, but it really is so consistent that it's hard to knock off any tracks. One might call them one-dimensional, but I find that impressive for the most part. Highly recommend "Warriorz" for the rap fan.

After the intro, the album kicks in with the excellent "Welcome to Brownsville." This lyrically menacing, hometown proud song has a great guitar-laced beat. "Everyday" has a little R&B influence in the hook, with an appearance by Product G. I like it because they deliver some deeper rhymes with some lighter production than usual while still maintaining their decidedly hardcore stance. The first classic of the album follows, the inescapable "Ante Up." This song is a true anthem, a fist-pumping banger with an aggressive horn-driven beat, and Fame and Billy kick some of their most energetic rhymes ever. The inspiring "Face Off" follows, which is more like two short songs on one track. The title track is truly awesome, another anthem in the vein of "Ante Up." The driving horns and vocal sample are excellent, and this is one of the duo's finest tracks. "G-Building" is nice but not one of "Warriorz"'s more memorable songs. On "Old Timerz," M.O.P. reminisces over growing up and pays respect to the veterans of the hood and hip hop. "On the Front Line" is standard hardcore M.O.P., displaying their incredible lyrical dexterity and ear for a great musical backing. "Nig-Gotiate" and "Follow Instructions" are both driven by catchier, horn heavy productions. After the decent "Calm Down" comes the head-bobbing "Power," with a horn fanfare and joyfully angry verses. Another ode to their home borough of Brooklyn is "Home Sweet Home," but this one is set apart with a solid Premo beat. The good "Background N....s" precedes my favorite song, "Cold as Ice." This song has my favorite beat, with a nice keyboard line, and the sample from a Foreigner song is perfect, it's really creative and unique sounding. The album ends on a good note with three solid tracks, "Operation Lockdown," "Roll Call," and "Foundation."

This album showcases M.O.P. at their peak, both creatively and commercially. At this point, they had perfected their unique sound to a science, and lyrically and musically it shows. This is the perfect kind of pump-up music for the locker room or gym, but it's also great for just playing in the car. Those who like "Warriorz" should also check out their first three albums, To the Death, Firing Squad, and First Family 4 Life.

4.5 stars.......2006-08-24

If your lookin for somethin to get you pumped up or just need some raw hiphop with explosive energy look no further. One of the fiercest duo's out. Dope music!

Warriorz...Come out and playayyy!!!.......2006-06-09

Where to start? M.O.P. is def not for the faint of heart. Their raw and hardcore style is unrelenting the whole cd. Billy Danze & Lil Fame absolutely tear it up on this album. DJ Premier among others provide some top-notch beats here. You have probably heard "Ante-Up" and "Cold as Ice," as they got some radio play back in the day. Other than those two songs, my two favorites are "Welcome to Brownsville" and "Power." I recently got a new copy of this since my old one was scratched and decided to review it. M.O.P. seems to bit a hit-or-miss with most people I know, although mostly hits. Don't hesitate to pick this up if you have heard M.O.P. and enjoy their unique style.

Also if you like M.O.P. give Jedi Mind Tricks- Legacy of Blood album a try.

Mop Warriorz .......2005-10-30

It's Ok, not garbage, to me its not best MOP, but it is good MOP, what I'm trying to say is they didnt use enough DJ Premier to me on this one but even without that it still get's 4 stars from me. So Big Ups MOP!!!!!

The realest in the game.......2005-10-18

Let me start off by saying that M.O.P. is the hottest rap group ever, Lil Fame and Billy Danz are the truth!! These cats have been in the game forever and they have never let us down it's always fire. Please do not call M.O.P. gangsta rappers that is a great dis-service they are hardcore rappers and if you know anything you know there is a huge difference. And for all you people saying they sold out, how dare you? M.O.P. has consistantly put out hits and have remained underground longer than most platinum artists have been in the game, signing with G-unit(50 cent) doesn't mean they've sold out it means that they would like more exposure for their music period. How long should they keep putting out great music without getting paid for it?

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Dance of the Cozmic Warriorz

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004ZD9E
Release Date: 1999-06-14

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Album Description

Eerie blues rhythms mingle in the midnight darkness, entwined at the heart of a daring psychedelic sound collage. This is Dance of the Cozmic Warriorz, Wulf Zendik's genre-smashing experimental masterpiece. Originally released in 1987—when Wulf was a stunning 67 years old—this is the album that anticipated a dozen musical trends, from techno to dark wave and beyond. Featuring the full-bore power of the Zendik Orgaztra, this is absolutely essential listening for the musically adventurous.