M.O.P. - "Ghetto Warfare" - Wu-Tang Corp. - Official Site of the Wu-Tang Clan

claaa7 · 01-09-2010, 08:09 AM

01. Intro
02. Welcome Back (ft. Tephlon)
03. Roc La Familia (ft. Jay-z, Memphis Bleek & State Property)
04. Instigator
05. Interlude #1
06. Fuck MOP
07. Stomp Tha Shit Out Ya (ft. Capone-N-Noreaga)
08. Interlude #2
09. Fire
10. Got To Go
11. The Bottom
12. Put It In The Air (ft. Jay-Z)
13. What The Fuck?!
14. Wanna Be G's
15. Live From Ground Zero
16. Take A Minute
17. Muddy Watters
18. G-Boy Stance (ft. Foxx)
19. BKNY (ft. Heatmakerz)

claaa7 · 01-09-2010, 08:17 AM

finally got this album in the mail yesterday, i've been trying to get my hands on this one for a lil' while to complete my MOP discography (including "Handle Ur Bizness EP" and "Marxmen Cinema" 2xCD mixtape). this album was originally recorded between 2002-2004 for Roc-A-Fella Records but shit got shelved and the Posse eventually got the masters back and released it independently.

it's probably their weakest effort to date, or wait - i should say their least great effort to date cuz the shit is still banging! MOP never dissapoints with their releases, nothing but quality albums under their belt and this is no exception. "Ghetto Warfare" is great proof of Fame and Danze never selling out and changing their sound no matter what label they own; the only hint that they is on Roc-A-Fella is guestspots from Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek. Especially Jigga works great with the ill Brownsvillians!

lyrics is as raw, furious, funny, emotional and gripping as always and if you're a fan of MOP you'll feel like coming back home as soon as the LP starts with the Teflon intro "Welcome Back"; which has Fizzy flipping the same beat that opened up their previous album 'Warriorz'. highlights include the soulful adrenaline shot that is "Instigator", a vintage mash-out chant-anthem laced by 9th Wonder. "Muddy Watters" is a dedication to fallen soldiers and a message to keep striving, Tommy Tee brings out raw emotions out of both Fame and Danze with a crazy beat. Many times i feel that MOP is at their best when they get in this zone. "Stomp The Shit Out Ya" is another hardcore anthem, featuring Capone-N-Noreaga over a beat that Wu-Tang fans will definitely recognize as 'The Monument'. the two duos definitely should work together more as they really build off eachother well.
the only song i really can't vibe off here is "The Bottom", a reagge flavoured slow jam saluting their home of Brownsville. it's an aight track but it feels a bit out of their lane. the second interlude is quite annoying too but not much to whine about really.

the biggest dissapointment is the lack of DJ Premier involvement; there is no production credits on here and i'm thinking he might have laced "Got To Go" (as well as the mix of 'Instigator') but on the 3 previous joints he had 5-6 beats on each LP so we as fans definitely became spoiled by that combination. still, MOP can definitely hold their own with or without Premier so if you haven't peeped this yet then download right NOW or cop if you manage to find it!

3.75 rounded up to 4/5

CharlesJones · 01-09-2010, 09:55 AM

I didn't like this album because of the beats. There was about maybe 2-3 songs i liked.

claaa7 · 01-10-2010, 07:02 AM

^^ lol damn Charles, i'm suprised :P

CharlesJones · 01-10-2010, 12:13 PM

Why are you surprised? You've never heard me diss a M.O.P. album before? I didn't like their Marxmen Cinema mixtape either.

claaa7 · 01-10-2010, 03:36 PM

lol nah i was being ironic because of your comments about the album being bad because of the beats.

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01-10-2010, 07:02 AM	#4
claaa7 Killer Bob Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THE BLACK LODGE Posts: 12,024 Rep Power: 68	^^ lol damn Charles, i'm suprised :P __________________ http://www.claaa7.blogspot.com daily updates: news, articles, reviews, the best compilations on the net. that true skool street hop! r.i.p. Kaddu & "Slick Rick" and the rest of the fallen soldiers - you'll never be forgotten

01-10-2010, 03:36 PM	#6
claaa7 Killer Bob Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THE BLACK LODGE Posts: 12,024 Rep Power: 68	lol nah i was being ironic because of your comments about the album being bad because of the beats. __________________ http://www.claaa7.blogspot.com daily updates: news, articles, reviews, the best compilations on the net. that true skool street hop! r.i.p. Kaddu & "Slick Rick" and the rest of the fallen soldiers - you'll never be forgotten

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01-09-2010, 08:09 AM	#1
claaa7 Killer Bob Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THE BLACK LODGE Posts: 12,024 Rep Power: 68	M.O.P. - "Ghetto Warfare" 01. Intro 02. Welcome Back (ft. Tephlon) 03. Roc La Familia (ft. Jay-z, Memphis Bleek & State Property) 04. Instigator 05. Interlude #1 06. Fuck MOP 07. Stomp Tha Shit Out Ya (ft. Capone-N-Noreaga) 08. Interlude #2 09. Fire 10. Got To Go 11. The Bottom 12. Put It In The Air (ft. Jay-Z) 13. What The Fuck?! 14. Wanna Be G's 15. Live From Ground Zero 16. Take A Minute 17. Muddy Watters 18. G-Boy Stance (ft. Foxx) 19. BKNY (ft. Heatmakerz) __________________ http://www.claaa7.blogspot.com daily updates: news, articles, reviews, the best compilations on the net. that true skool street hop! r.i.p. Kaddu & "Slick Rick" and the rest of the fallen soldiers - you'll never be forgotten

01-09-2010, 08:17 AM	#2
claaa7 Killer Bob Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THE BLACK LODGE Posts: 12,024 Rep Power: 68	finally got this album in the mail yesterday, i've been trying to get my hands on this one for a lil' while to complete my MOP discography (including "Handle Ur Bizness EP" and "Marxmen Cinema" 2xCD mixtape). this album was originally recorded between 2002-2004 for Roc-A-Fella Records but shit got shelved and the Posse eventually got the masters back and released it independently. it's probably their weakest effort to date, or wait - i should say their least great effort to date cuz the shit is still banging! MOP never dissapoints with their releases, nothing but quality albums under their belt and this is no exception. "Ghetto Warfare" is great proof of Fame and Danze never selling out and changing their sound no matter what label they own; the only hint that they is on Roc-A-Fella is guestspots from Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek. Especially Jigga works great with the ill Brownsvillians! lyrics is as raw, furious, funny, emotional and gripping as always and if you're a fan of MOP you'll feel like coming back home as soon as the LP starts with the Teflon intro "Welcome Back"; which has Fizzy flipping the same beat that opened up their previous album 'Warriorz'. highlights include the soulful adrenaline shot that is "Instigator", a vintage mash-out chant-anthem laced by 9th Wonder. "Muddy Watters" is a dedication to fallen soldiers and a message to keep striving, Tommy Tee brings out raw emotions out of both Fame and Danze with a crazy beat. Many times i feel that MOP is at their best when they get in this zone. "Stomp The Shit Out Ya" is another hardcore anthem, featuring Capone-N-Noreaga over a beat that Wu-Tang fans will definitely recognize as 'The Monument'. the two duos definitely should work together more as they really build off eachother well. the only song i really can't vibe off here is "The Bottom", a reagge flavoured slow jam saluting their home of Brownsville. it's an aight track but it feels a bit out of their lane. the second interlude is quite annoying too but not much to whine about really. the biggest dissapointment is the lack of DJ Premier involvement; there is no production credits on here and i'm thinking he might have laced "Got To Go" (as well as the mix of 'Instigator') but on the 3 previous joints he had 5-6 beats on each LP so we as fans definitely became spoiled by that combination. still, MOP can definitely hold their own with or without Premier so if you haven't peeped this yet then download right NOW or cop if you manage to find it! 3.75 rounded up to 4/5 __________________ http://www.claaa7.blogspot.com daily updates: news, articles, reviews, the best compilations on the net. that true skool street hop! r.i.p. Kaddu & "Slick Rick" and the rest of the fallen soldiers - you'll never be forgotten Last edited by claaa7; 01-09-2010 at 08:24 AM.

01-09-2010, 09:55 AM	#3
CharlesJones Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 9,021 Rep Power: 28	I didn't like this album because of the beats. There was about maybe 2-3 songs i liked.

01-10-2010, 12:13 PM	#5
CharlesJones Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 9,021 Rep Power: 28	Why are you surprised? You've never heard me diss a M.O.P. album before? I didn't like their Marxmen Cinema mixtape either.