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Déjà Vu - It's '82 - Crusaders for Real Hip-Hop

3.25 out of 5
(15 tracks - 60 mins)

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The title Deja Vu, It's '82 implies that this CD is an exercise in hip-hop nostalgia; that in 1992, the interracial rap group was nostalgic for the hip-hop of the early '80s.

But truth be told, Deja Vu, It's '82 isn't nearly as retro as its name implies.

Producer Tony D is hardly oblivious to the hip-hop production styles of the early '90s, and his extensive use of samples will prevent anyone from mistaking this album for a 1982 recording.

Further, the rapping of group members Don Nots, Rahzii and Mr.

Law is quite mindful of early-'90s rapping styles and will not be mistaken for the early-'80s rapping of Dr.

Jeckyll & Mr.

Hyde, the Treacherous Three, or Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five.

The pro-marijuana anthem "Higher" owes a creative debt to Cypress Hill, although Crusaders for Real Hip-Hop are far from gangsta rap; the thing they get from Cypress is an appreciation of marijuana, not a knack for violent lyrics.

Most of their lyrics are standard New York boasting fare, and like so many East Coast MCs of the early '90s, the Crusaders make a point of emphasizing their flows.

Though tunes like "We Love the Hotties" and "That's How It Is" aren't brilliant or distinctive, they're catchy, likable items that make ample use of the MCs' strong techniques.

This decent, if unremarkable, CD wasn't a big seller, and it turned out to be the little known group's only album for Profile.

Title/Composers Performer Listen Time Size Size
1
That's How It Is
Crusaders for Real Hip HopPlay04:3210 MB30 MB
2
We Love the Hotties
Crusaders for Real Hip HopPlay03:569 MB22 MB
3
Higher
Crusaders for Real Hip HopPlay03:518 MB23 MB
4
Funky Uptown
Crusaders for Real Hip HopPlay04:159 MB25 MB
5
Main Entree
Crusaders for Real Hip HopPlay03:448 MB24 MB
6
No Ballads
Crusaders for Real Hip HopPlay01:092 MB6 MB
7
May I Continue?
Crusaders for Real Hip HopPlay03:589 MB24 MB
8
Buggin' on Old TV
Crusaders for Real Hip HopPlay05:1211 MB30 MB
9
Police Brutality
Crusaders for Real Hip HopPlay04:2110 MB27 MB
10
Ultimate Reality (Beat Box)
Crusaders for Real Hip HopPlay04:149 MB25 MB
11
Real Rhymers
Crusaders for Real Hip Hop, King SunPlay04:4310 MB28 MB
12
Skills
Crusaders for Real Hip HopPlay04:2410 MB26 MB
13
What Are We Gonna Do?
Crusaders for Real Hip HopPlay04:129 MB25 MB
14
Off to Another House
Crusaders for Real Hip HopPlay04:4110 MB27 MB
15
Kicked to the Curb
Crusaders for Real Hip HopPlay03:348 MB19 MB
60 mins139 MB
60 mins366 MB
Note: You are able to listen to 30-second samples for preview purpose.
Artist Job
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Crusaders for Real Hip Hop
Primary Artist
2
King Sun
Primary Artist

Crusaders for Real Hip-Hop

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