August 05, 2014

Da King & I "Contemporary Jeep Music" (Review, The Source 1993)


"Although this is their first album, Da King & I aren't at all new to this. Under the name of Izzy Ice and DJ Majesty, they released the slammin' "Soul Man" back in '89. A Jive Records album was supposed to follow, but it was never released. Now years later, these East Flatbush, Brooklyn brothers have returned to the set armed with an impressive offering. The first single "Flip Da Scrip" created a lil' buzz, but the follow-up "Krak Da Weasel" should attract the masses. The album's twelve tracks and various interludes show why this group should not be placed in the hip-hop "here today, gone tomorrow" file. Whether on hardcore tracks like "Mr. All That" and "Ghetto Instinct," or the smoothe-paced "Tears," Da King & I represent up to par vocals and fly jeep bound production. But remember - if ya 'snooz ya lose!" - The Source (August, 1993) My favorite track on the album is "Tears," and especially the bonus remix included on the single release. Watch the video below...