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Comin' Out Hard
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by Eightball & M.J.G.
Sales Rank: 68411
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List Price: $18.98
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on 4-23-2008.
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In 1993, Eightball & MJG put Memphis on the hip hop map with their debut "Comin' Out Hard," which would inspire a generation of rap acts from their city and region. This album exerted a lot of influence over the 90s southern hip hop movement, from the lyrical subject matter to the production style to the glitzy album cover. "Comin' Out Hard" is pure and simple gangsta rap, and it's very well-done and entertaining. Eightball & MJG don't stray too far from the tried-and-true formula on the mic; they rap about crime, pimping, cars, women, and guns in a typical braggadocio style, but their style sets them apart from the myriad of gangsta rap imitators from this period. For one thing, they have some great flows, and their aggressive, quick deliveries are fun to listen to. And while they weren't yet as clever lyrically as they would be later on in their careers, they drop some great lines over the course of the album. The production has a great feel to it. Although the beats are very lo-fi, it provides a suitable backdrop for their tales. With raw drum patterns and rumbling bass, some scattered sampling and instrumental breaks, the production is entertaining without being overbearing. As Eightball & MJG's careers progressed and their Suave House label grew into a southern powerhouse, this album began to amass a legendary status, and while I think it may be just a tad overrated, it's definitely a great listen. There's no guest appearances, it's pure and unadulterated. Their raps are a little ordinary and redundant at times, but not too much to take away from the overall product too much. It's a little short at only eight songs, but the songs are all lengthy so it doesn't leave you gasping for more. Following a very odd and slightly disturbing intro, the album begins with "9 Little Millimeta Boys." This song starts a little slow, but once the heavy horns, bass grooves, and slick flows kick in, this song's a winner. "The First Episode" is one of the weaker tracks on the album, but the production and rhymes are still solid. On "Armed Robbery," Ball and G tell some very entertaining tales of crime and getaway, over a beat inspired by "Mission Impossible." Pimping is the only matter at hand on the tellingly titled "Pimps," which has some slow and smooth production over almost seven minutes of running time. My favorite song is the title track, which has the nicest production on the disc. The funky, soulful chorus is excellent, and the rhymes are nice too. "Mr. Big" is simple but quite appealing, with a laidback feel and a great hook ("They call me Mr. Big, but not because of my size..."). The good "N...s Like Us" and "Pimps in the House" round out the tracklist. Although some might tell you otherwise, "Comin' Out Hard" is not quite on the level of southern classics like Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, Soul Food, or Ridin' Dirty, but for those listeners who already own and love those albums, this is certainly one for your collection. This is entertaining, fun, and enjoyable gangsta rap with good performance and slick production. I recommend Eightball & MJG's "Comin' Out Hard."
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