Blasphemy

If you don't know what Ras Kass is capable of, move on. But because you do, this will be your main album for a looooong time. Apollo Brown's beats are exactly what you are waiting for it you like that 90's boom gap. Razzy's lyrics, flow, delivery are always on point. Plus he makes you think. I mean, match made in heaven type. This album... easy 4.5 mics.

I really wanted to like this album more. I don't think that Ras Kass does Brown's production justice, and yes I am putting Brown before Ras. Or maybe Brown is trying to suit Ras' subject matter but I don't think they make a good pair. I know Ras is a hip hop vet but his lyrics seem to fit too much within his own agenda and seems to lack maturity and real insight. I know its a classic when I can't stop bumping it. I can do without it.

Apollo Brown is definately one of the best producers in the game right now. Every project that he releases never dissapoints & the MC always compliments his style. Ras Kass is the guest of honor this time around & his brash delivery flows great on it. The beats are polished but not overdone & there are also a few great features to make this a well-rounded, solid album. Real hip-hop for real heads!

How to kill God , like Nature of the Threat, is a whole album in itself. Wow.

Album is straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥

I always liked Ras Kass as a MC. Him and Apollo Brown sound good together.

A co worker burned this onto a cd and gave it to me to listen to. I didnt actually listen to the damn thing till like two months later....OMG....I should have played this sooner! From lyrics to production, this is the best album I heard in 2016....and this record drop in 2014. I went from having a burnt disc to buying it off Amazon.

It hit earlier than anticipated!I have listened to the entire Apollo Brown catalog [including the fortunate find of `Make Do'], so I know his production quality well, not just his style. I find his beats a lot of fun to write over, freestyle to, or blast in whatever system is available; I know more than a few people who are huge fans of his work, even in this part of Texas [El Paso]--after going from noob to first-time hearing "(name your track)"! I may have had a hand in spreading that around here. The vast majority of the artists he works with are well complemented by his boards, which is saying quite a bit given that his credits stretch a fairly broad demographical spectrum. Some have lamented about slight issues with aspects of his work (namely the kicks and bass line), and to each their own, most certainly. Yet, if you were to search for a more interesting use of samples and cuts over those other elements, you would be hard pressed to find a better maestro. "How to Kill God" is hella' hard, "Strawberry" is oh so sweet, and "Animal Sacrifice" is kosher/halal-clean. He fits prodigiously with the name of the label that pays him. Now if he could only get O.C., Guilty, and Ras here to do a crew joint (because I believe they spit best over his sound; mad props to `Trophies' and `Dice Game' respectively)--that would be straight-jacket-crazy!I have listened to about 90% of the Ras Kass catalog [with the exception of the mixtapes, as a whole], always keeping an ear out for his words, dolo or featured--going back to "Nature of the Threat" or "Plastic Surgery". It was always said that his only flaw was selection of production; `if he had better beats...'--but even in spite of that issue, we all still paid attention. For a minute, a few years back when he put out the double with Rhettmatic, I thought he had truly outdone himself, `Pac-style. Then I got wind of this. I was incredulous; it was hurry-up and wait time. Now here we are, all of us blasphemers. Ras covers all of the salient topics: religious, political, racial, sexual, cultural and their many strata; as was indeed expected, as per usual with the bluntness and irreverence and brilliance deserving of sensitive material. This guy was never one to wear kiddy gloves when it dealt with the real important things--the very same things that we hear very little about these days, in or outside of music. However, with the amazing bonus of AB for the soundscape, that subject matter is more vibrant and accentuated than it has ever been! He is one of scant few emcees around who deftly blends spirituality with carnality, intelligence with skill, knowledge with pertinence, the streets with the academy, that IDGAF-attitude with consciousness; [for a taste of the latter in 16-bars, listen to the second verse on "The Payback"]. His flow is not typically swift, but it works perfectly with the pace and melodies heard here. On ''Humble Pi'' you will find what I consider Ras's best verse ever, on his own ish; verse two epitomizes the 'how you say what you say' ethic of the emcee. His content has always been high-brow and nigh-esoteric, when at best; and in saying that, I must salute the "48 Laws, Part 1" track--because I listen to the audiobook with hip-hop as a `chaser' in between and matched to the chapters: what a boon that there now exists some boom-bap about it! If you have the opportunity go hear "Impossible Dream", an off-album bonus track featuring Sean Price and Bleu DaVinci, too. It would have ended the work so perfectly, but I digress.All of his guests played their roles completely on-point--there was no crowding, half-heartedness, competition, or dragging. As amazingly as Pharoahe and Royce represented, what really stood out for me, strange though it may sound, is hearing Rakaa and Xzibit on hooks and Sick Jacken on a verse--I'm so used to the opposite when any of them are posting guest spots! The formula worked regardless, so no complaints. Everybody who spoke shined (even on the introduction, the wildest and most apt I ever heard--thanks Tosh). That is sometimes an overlooked plus in itself: who you work with, which is also one of the `laws' alluded to.Mello Music Group has been my favorite indy label for some years now, as they have one of the best rosters out there; 9/10-times, I will purchase and review and promote their releases--so big shout to MMG! If you are a supporter of any level in this review, producer, lyricist, or label, you should be sinfully satisfied with your choice here.

Absolutely fantastic. There isn't a track that isn't enjoyable. Out of all the albums I've heard this year, this is definitely making it to the top.Everything from the lyrics to the beats, are just amazing. Apollo Brown and Ras Kass makes an epic team.Would love to see more from the two.

Another incredible future classic album from one of the best producers in hip hop right now, alongside the great lyricist "ras kass"This album will be getting played for a very long time by myself.Real hip hop for life...

finally ras on some superb production. Bar a couple of filler tracks and a slaine feature is bangs all the way through

Classic album brilliant production from opollo brown , Rass kass puts its out their like he should dope album

happy with the product

Discazo tremendo. De lo mejor del año. Aunque la edición es muy simple, Digipack sin libreto. Recibido en tiempo y todo ok.

que dire apollo brown ces juste le gas qui fait du lourd a chaque fois et ras kass un ancien un vrai les deux reunis une folies oui et une tuerie je recommande l'achat est obligatoire du vrai hip hop du lourd de chez lourd

Sadly this album has a very talented lyricist on it, but the problem the lyricist is an enormous bigot, he's very ignorant and swears lot, and that's about it some hot production but not hot enough to carry a whole album!!!

Giraffe pussy. Not ideal is it.