The 18th Letter

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:53:58
Personnel: Nneka Nneka, Robyn Small (vocals); Pete Rock (piano, programming, scratches); Clark Kent, DJ Premier, Father Shaheed, Nick Wiz (programming); DJ Sond (scratches). Audio Mixers: Clark Kent; DJ Premier; David Kennedy ; Eddie Sancho ; Father Shaheed; Crazy C; Kenny Ortiz ; James Hoover; Yianni Papadopoulos; Nick Wiz; Pete Rock; Rod Hui; Tony Smalios. Recording information: Carriage; D&D Studios, New York, NY; Giant Studios, New York, NY; Track Factory Studios, New York, NY. Photographer: Adger Cowans. It took Rakim five years to begin his solo career, but the wait was worth it -- The 18th Letter is one of the strongest records a veteran rapper released in the late '90s. Working with a variety of producers (Pete Rock, Clark Kent, Father Shaheed, DJ Premier), Rakim sounds sharp, focused, and strong, rapping with a force unheard of on his classic albums with Eric B. He still retains his knack for rolling, laid-back rhymes, but what's impressive is how he can switch between that style and a more aggressive technique. There are a few slow spots on the record, but in general, few latter-day albums by '80s rappers sound as powerful and vital as The 18th Letter. ~ Leo Stanley
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)