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7 Sins
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by Kane & Abel
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$15.99
At Amazon
on 10-1-2008.
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1. Gangstafied - Kane & Abel, Master P, Mo B. Dick
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2. This Is the Life - Kane & Abel
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3. Black Jesus - Kane & Abel, Master P
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4. Git'n Paid - Kane & Abel, Mo B. Dick
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5. Basement Session - Kane & Abel, ,
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6. That's How It's Gon' Happen 2 U - Kane & Abel
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7. Between Us - Kane & Abel
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8. God & Gunz - Kane & Abel, Mack
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9. 3/2 Murder 1 - Kane & Abel
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10. Abortion - Kane & Abel
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11. Jealous Again - Kane & Abel, M.I.A.
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Identical twins Kane & Abel debuted for Master P's then-independent No Limit Records with "The 7 Sins" in 1996, a few years before the label became infamous for their prolificness, silly album covers, huge roster, endless posse cuts, and bass-heavy cookie-cutter Southern gangsta rap. Neither their most noteworthy nor successful album, "The 7 Sins" finds the middle ground between Master P's early-90s g-funk and the furious New Orleans sound of No Limit's 1998 heyday. Produced by Master P and Beats By the Pound, the beats are low-fi but satisfying, often smooth and appealing. Lyrically, the brothers Garcia are No Limit Soldiers to the core, rapping about drugs, hustling, and murder, yet maintaining an uneasy balance with spiritual references. This paradox may sound hypocritical, yet it is part of the No Limit trademark and makes the album fun. Kane & Abel aren't lyrical wizards, and sometimes the verses come across as a bit pedestrian. But in purchasing a No Limit album, one knows not to expect revolutionary substance, so the fun style combined with solid production makes much of "The 7 Sins" enjoyable. The opener "Gangstafied" is the best track, a slow, smooth offering featuring Master P and Mo B. Dick on a well-produced, stylish song heavy with early No Limit flavor. The upbeat "Git'n Paid" and woozy "Between Us" are highlights, and the bouncy "3/2 Murder 1" and dramatic "Abortion" are also good. Filler, however, includes the unimaginative "This Is the Life," the boring "Black Jesus," and the weak Mia X solo track "Basement Session," which is included strictly for promotional purposes. No Limit albums were frequently sleazy and predictable, and "The 7 Sins" is no exception. Yet the label's records were also fun and addictive (millions inexplicably fell under their power; owning just one is nearly impossible!), and in that case, it is certainly no exception to the rule. This doesn't bear a striking resemblance to the overblown, cookie-cutter albums that No Limit released by the monthly truckload in 1998 and 1999, but in many cases it is superior. There's significant filler, but I recommend "The 7 Sins" for a light, fun listen.
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7 Sins
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Price: $15.99
Updated on 10-1-2008.
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