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This hard-core Queens quartet raps ferociously about politics, their street authenticity and underclass struggle on a stellar debut album. KL, Hostyle, Poet and Kyron are all capable rappers who deliver no-nonsense rhymes throughout the 20 tracks. Intense, top-notch beats from DJ Premier (Rakim, the Notorious B.I.G.), Pete Rock (Public Enemy, Raekwon), Marley Marl (LL Cool J, Biz Markie) and others enhance the package.

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