Above the Law - Livin' Like Hustlers
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Artist: Above the LawEdition: Music CD
Format: Explicit Lyrics
CD Release Date: 1990-02-22
Music Label: Sony
Soundtracks:
- Murder Rap
- Untouchable
- Livin' Like Hustlers
- Another Execution
- Menace To Society
- Just Kickin' Lyrics
- Ballin'
- Freedom Of Speech
- Flow On (Move Me No Mountain)
- The Last Song
Free Music Notes for Livin' Like Hustlers
Free Music Review: Not Their Best, But Their Most Popular LP (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4.0 stars)
Hit: 4 Stars
Above The Law has been the victims of one of the most slept on groups in hip hop, which is very unfortunate because these guys can put out some quality music. Even with the backing of NWA back in 1990, really didn't give them the push that they wanted, but only a limited fanbase. Possibly because of the fact that since NWA's fingerprints are all over this album, everyone was expecting for the album to seem like a remake of Straight Outta Compton, and just looked the other way for that moment in time. Especially since "Murder Rap" was their lead single for this album, had a close resembilance of NWA's style.
Above The Law's line-up was Big Hutch (Cold 187um), KM.G., Total Koss, and Go-Mack. Their group had some solid rhymes that flowed throughout the album. After their single, came "Untouchable" which was a dope song with a nice beat. Next would be the title track "Livin' Like Hustlers" which is a huge standout on this album. "Another Execution" is great track with a great story. "Menace To Society" has a nice beat, as Cold 187um and KM.G. kicks rhymes in a fast pace. "Just Kickin' Lyrics" is dope and nead nodding. "Ballin'" has a recognizable sample ("The Whole Wide World"), but KM.G. and Cold 187um go back and forth inbetween verses. They speak about how censorship tries to shutdown the group on "Freedom Of Speech", and gets their point across easily and swiftly. "Flow On" is a solid track. The final track "The Last Song" features NWA to close off the album on a good note.
Overall "Livin' Like Hustlers" is a dope album. It's not their best, but when people think of ATL, they will think of this album here. Like I said before, this album has NWA written all over it, so expect a lot of familiar sounding material on this album here. Either way its great, as The Source rated this as one of the top 100 rap albums to be realeased. The album is a must have for early 90's rap fans, but be sure to check out the next few albums that came out after this. Peace.
Lyrics: A-
Production: A-
Guest Appearances: B+
Musical Vibes: B+
Top 5 Tracks:
1. Livin' Like Hustlers
2. Untouchable
3. Freedom Of Speech
4. Another Execution
5. Just Kickin' Lyrics
Honorable Mention:
1. Murder Rap
2. The Last Song (featuring NWA)
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