Pharoahe Monch - Internal Affairs
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Free Music Review: Top-Notch, Hard Hitting Rhymes From The Pharoahe
Hit: 5 Stars
First off, good luck finding a physical copy of this. Due to the single "Simon Says" using a copyrighted Godzilla sample without permission, production of the album had to cease. Now that I got that out of the way, let's get to the album.
Two years after the dissolving of Queens duo Organized Konfusion, Pharoahe Monch returned with his solo album "Internal Affairs". This is a different direction for Pharoahe Monch, in which it strays away from the alternative hip-hop sounds Organized Konfusion brought along. Don't worry, because Pharoahe delivers splendidly with some of the best wordplay and even more of his intelligent rhymes. The production fits perfectly, in which certain tracks are handled by Monch himself, Diamond D, and Lee Stone. It's amazing how a phenomenal album like this managed to sell over 200,000 copies in its first week, especially during the time when hip-hop's quality was declining. It could have been the lead single, "Simon Says", which is rather basic for Pharoahe Monch's style, but it's still him with his wordplay and brilliantly constructed rhymes. The guest spots fit well also, especially on "The Truth", featuring Common and Talib Kweli, and "Simon Says" remix, featuring MC's like Busta Rhymes, Method Man, and Redman.
This album is something that every hip-hop fan would kill for just to grab a copy, and along with Black on Both Sides by Mos Def, it stands as one of 1999's strongest hip-hop releases to date.
Free Music Review: Army of the Pharoahe(Monch)
Hit: 5 Stars
Pharoahe Monch's underrated and out of print Rawkus classic, "Internal Affairs" is the epitome of genuine hip-hop. Due to the "Godzilla" sample in 'Simon Says', and the legal issues over it's non-permissive use, the album was pulled off the shelves and circulates through Amazon.com and other sites priced well over 20 dollars by private sellers(pay your bills, take care of family 1st, if you have the money and nerves, by all means...)
With that said, what we have on our hands is 15 tracks of straight raw hip-hop. Monch's wordplay over these grimey/sometimes bouncy beats is mind boggling; his flow is consistant like running water-never missing a beat. Guest spots are very reminiscent of 1999(MOP,Kweli,Common,Canibus,Busta Rhymes), my favorite track being 'The Truth' w/ T.Kweli and Common.Breaking out of the gritty-jazz sampled Organized Confusion steelo, Monch comes through with a harder presence, lyrical abilities at a more precise level. If you can find this selection at a decent price, do not hesitate to purchase this LP.
***Notable Tracks-
-'The Light'-Track for the ladies but dont fret! Ill beat and catchy as hell, dont even act like you wont play it for your girl.
-'Simon Says'-Everyone and their moms has heard this track, this track was crunk before crunk was even crunk.GREAT LIVE.remix is hard too, Redman steals it.
-'The Truth'-Excellent track with greats Talib Kweli and Common,beautiful beat.
-'No Mercy'-This one's the anthem, MOP bring the dirtiness to this track
-'Behind Closed Doors'-Cruise down the boulevard with the windows down on this track, you'll know what i mean..
-'Right Here'-Monch KILLS this track
Free Music Review: Sick to the core
Hit: 5 Stars
this album is one of the best hip-hop has to offer in terms of klever word play,beats,and catchy metaphors.its so sad that this album is no longer on store shelves.i knew when i bought it originally back in 99 i should of bought an extra copyFree Music Review: Hey Rawkus...You Wanna Put This Back On Shelves Now?? (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4 stars)
Hit: 4 Stars
This is where I first heard of Pharoahe Monch, back in 1999 when I saw the video "Simon Says". That song always got me pumped up, even today when I listen to it. Pharoahe Monch is always an excellent emcee, and no doubt he can really kick it on his solo debut "Internal Affairs". It's like every rhyme he kicks on this album seems to make perfect sense, and thats what I like about him. Even without his former partner Prince Poetry, Pharoahe Monch still can pull his own. Songs like "Behind Closed Doors" and "Rape" is why people love him so much.
Guest wise is excellent. The one who really kills it is Canibus on the song "Hell". You have to hear his verse to know what I'm talking about. M.O.P. comes in for the song "No Mercy". Busta Rhymes rhymes on the song "The Next Sh.." which sounds like a songs that could be played at a circus or such. Then there is a female named Apani on the song "The ***", who kicks rhymes like Jean Grae or such talented female lyricists. Then there is an Organized Konfusion song "God Send" as Pharoahe Monch teams up with Prince Poetry. Common and Talib Kweli drops in for "The Truth". And then there is the bonus song "Simon Says (Remix)" with Method Man, Redman, Lady Luck, Shabaam Sahdeeq, and Busta Rhymes, that actually sounds more dope than the origonal.
So overall Pharaohe Monch dropped an excellent album. If you're familiar with Organized Konfusion, then you'll probably like this album. It sucks that Rawkus let this go out of print. Actually it was pulled off of shelves because of unauthorized sampling on one track. I'm not sure if it was cleared or not, but Rawkus went under and was just resurrected. And since they've came back they didn't think to put this back on shelves. If they were smart, they would do that. But find this album if you can, because it would make an excellent addition to your collection.
Lyrics: A
Production: A-
Guest Appearances: A-
Musical Vibes: A-
Overall: A-
My Favorite Tracks: Behind Closed Doors, Rape, Simon Says, The Official, Hell, The ***, The Light, God Send, The Truth, Simon Says (Remix)
Honorable Mention Track: The Next Sh..
Peace Everyone!!!
Free Music Review: sick
Hit: 5 Stars
Monch is one of the sickest mcs ever. His delivery might be the best in the industry, and his flow is up there with Pun, and Az. I have 2 of the 3 Organzied Konfusion albums, and those are really strong, but I actually like this solo album by Pharohe better. The harsh, street beats go better with his aggressive delivery. Monch absolutely murders every song, I cannot believe how overlooked he is. I'm not sure why the hate for Simon Says, it could be considered a 'club' song, but he destroys the track nontheless. The guest appearances also step up their game on this album, on Hell Canibus actually outshines Pharoe, though both drop really sick verses. On the remix to Simon Says Redman drops one of his best verses I"ve ever heard. But enough about the guests, Monch simply is raping tracks all day, on the track 'rape' he raps about how he does nothing but rape tracks. Definitely a buy if you are a fan of lyrics
5 star classic