RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta [Explicit Lyrics]

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Yep, this is Dead Prez's famously long-delayed album, finally surfacing after a string of label deals gone wonky, but no amount of red tape could've stopped the Red, Black, and Green movement--colors of the African Liberation flag--that is tirelessly championed here. Equal part activists and MCs, Stic and M1 continue their unwavering quest to rally the oppressed for a full-scale war against the State, as evidenced early on in "Walk Like a Warrior." When guest Krayzie Bone starts his triple-time rhyming against societal oppression--now that's beyond gangsta. DP slyly churn out their Pan-Africanist agenda throughout these 12 tracks, but it's actually their more focused tirades that win out: on "W-4" they rail against unjust worker conditions and wages, and on "Radio Freq" they implore folks to "turn off the radio" to protest the monotony that plagues commercial urban radio. There are a few less, er, diplomatic tracks that might not win over new fans who don't share their interest in radical activist dogma; on the other hand, a track like "Hell Yeah (Pimp the System)"--with its get-money-quick schemes (performing stick-ups or skimming cash from the register at work) and a remix featuring Jay-Z--might expand the audience. Although not as sonically fluid as their Let's Get Free debut, RBG's great in-house beats still magically match the intensity of their rhymes. Now how many other politico MCs can claim that? --Dalton Higgins

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RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta [Explicit Lyrics]

RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta [Explicit Lyrics]

Average customer rating:

Great hip hop that actually has something to say.

Album Is Classic!! If you like Lets Get Free, you will love dead prez new music !!

Good CD and has lots of Entertainment

Is this what I waited for all this time????

DEAD PREZ SURE NUFF GETS A 5 1/2 OUT OF 5! "ALL THESE A**-KISSING ZOMBIES GOT 2 GO"!!!!!

RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta
Dead Prez
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks
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Release Date: 2004-03-30

Tracks:

Don't Forget Where U Came From
Walk Like A Warrior
I Have A Dream, Too
D.O.W.N.
Hell Yeah (Pimp The System)
W-4
Radio Freq
F***ed Up
50 In The Clip
Way Of Life
Don't Forget Where U Goin'
Hell Yeah (Pimp The System) (Remix)
Silent 1
Silent 2
Silent 3
Silent 4
Silent 5
Silent 6
Silent 7
Bonus Track 1
Bonus Track 2

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Yep, this is Dead Prez's famously long-delayed album, finally surfacing after a string of label deals gone wonky, but no amount of red tape could've stopped the Red, Black, and Green movement--colors of the African Liberation flag--that is tirelessly championed here. Equal part activists and MCs, Stic and M1 continue their unwavering quest to rally the oppressed for a full-scale war against the State, as evidenced early on in "Walk Like a Warrior." When guest Krayzie Bone starts his triple-time rhyming against societal oppression--now that's beyond gangsta. DP slyly churn out their Pan-Africanist agenda throughout these 12 tracks, but it's actually their more focused tirades that win out: on "W-4" they rail against unjust worker conditions and wages, and on "Radio Freq" they implore folks to "turn off the radio" to protest the monotony that plagues commercial urban radio. There are a few less, er, diplomatic tracks that might not win over new fans who don't share their interest in radical activist dogma; on the other hand, a track like "Hell Yeah (Pimp the System)"--with its get-money-quick schemes (performing stick-ups or skimming cash from the register at work) and a remix featuring Jay-Z--might expand the audience. Although not as sonically fluid as their Let's Get Free debut, RBG's great in-house beats still magically match the intensity of their rhymes. Now how many other politico MCs can claim that? --Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews:

Great hip hop that actually has something to say........2006-08-07

I'm pretty picky when it comes to hip hop, but this group got me not only because they actually have a message that deviates from gangs, guns and girls.... but their music is as catchy as it comes.

Album Is Classic!! If you like Lets Get Free, you will love dead prez new music !!.......2006-03-10

Like I said this is that real Soul Music right here and if you like this be sure to check out dead prez in chapelles block party. and if you in cali be sure to catch their first L.A. performance in 4 years as it will be hot!! May, 13 2006!! Straight From Chappelle's "Block Party" Dead Prez With Ras Kass, DJ Revolution Of Wake Up Show, KDAYS Icy Ice & More TBA.... 350 Pine Ave., The Vault 350...Long Beach, CA 90801....An Extremely Limited Amount Of Pre-Sale Tickets Available Now For On-Line Purchase @ www.thaformula.com & @ Your Local Record Shops

Good CD and has lots of Entertainment.......2005-09-02

This CD will surprise people who liked or bought Dead Prez first album.This one has some songs that you can dance to and get a little jiggy with while also listening to them get mad at the system and promote there beliefs.There not really against Bush persee they are really against all forms of government.Even if you don't really support there politics you got to give them there props for spreading there ideas wisely and get you to move your butt at the same time.

Is this what I waited for all this time????.......2005-07-08

Once "Let's Get Free" came out, it lauched a revolutionary group that was powerful in their lyrics and made you feel their whole message. After damn near burning another whole in this disk, I picked up their mixtape. It was alright but I was waiting for that 2nd full length album continuing from the debut album. I bought this on the 1st day it was released and was highly disappointed. Most of the beats sound the same. The album length is entirely TOO short. I would have given this 3 stars because the album content is not awful. But Dead Prez loses a lot of credibility when on the SAME ALBUM you say "turn off the radio" and 5 tracks later you collaberate on a song with Mr. Radio himself, Jay-Z. That loses a star right there. Was this an attempt to appeal to the very radio stations that you constantly blast for not playing real hip-hop? Well, I live in the major city of Philadelphia and I haven't heard about this song burning up the airwaves nor did I hear about it topping the Billboard music charts. Great job, guys!

DEAD PREZ SURE NUFF GETS A 5 1/2 OUT OF 5! "ALL THESE A**-KISSING ZOMBIES GOT 2 GO"!!!!!.......2005-06-30

TO THE POEPLE WHO HAVE NOT LISTEN 2 DEAD PREZs' ALBUMS, **"DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THESE IGNORANT VIEWERS... TALKING THAT(MALARKEY) BULLS**T"!!!! DON'T GET LEFT BEHIND THEY'RE TOTAL FREEDOM FIGHTERS LIKE BOB MARLEY, MANDELA, LAMUMBA, M. GARVEY, MARTIN & MANY OTHERS... THEY JUST HAPPEN 2 BE "CONCIOUS RAP-ARTIST" OF TODAYS' SOCIETY (WITH ALOT 2 SAY)!!!!

***I PUT IT LIKE THIS "IF YOU CAN'T COPE WITH WHAT DEAD PREZ IS SPITTING, THEN THAT'S PROBABLY BECAUSE THEY'RE SPEAKING ABOUT YOU & THOSE LIKE YOU"!!!! IF YOU DON'T AFFILIATE YOURSELF WITH THE CODE OF THE STREETS THEN I DON'T EXPECT YOU TO RELATE!!!! *DEAD PREZ IS NEVER SELLING OUT SO NOTHING HAS CHANGED WITH THEIR FORMULA!!... Y'ALL ARE NOT PAYING CLOSE ATTENTION OR TAKING HEED 2 WHAT'S ESSENTIAL!

THERE'S A SAYING "STAND 4 SOMETHING OR FALL 4 ANYTHING"... CERTAIN BEINGS FEED THE NATION "PROPAGANDA" JUST TAKE HEED!!!! IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT "DEAD PREZs' MUSIC THEN YOU'LL KNOW THAT THEY'RE ABOUT TAKING A POLITICAL STANCE LIKE KRS-ONE & PRT !!!! LIKE DAMN YOUR DIAMOND RINGS & CHAINS HOW ABOUT "MORE FREEDOM"!!!!

IF YOU'RE ABOUT THE TRUTH PEOPLES THEN GET DEAD PREZs' POOR RIGHTEOUS TEACHERS & KRS-ONEs' WHOLE COLLECTION...FOR SOME "AWARENESS" "PEOPLES LET'S GET FREE N O W"!!!!!!!!