Uncle Sam's Curse

by Above the Law

Uncle Sam's Curse cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 12 July 1994
  • Label: Ruthless
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:00:15
  • Community rating: 3.51/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Nicki, Mike Smooth, Jimmy Russell, DJ K-oss, Kokane, KMG, Cold 187um, Joanna

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A crucial document in the evolution of West Coast G-Funk, 'Uncle Sam's Curse' combines smooth, bass-heavy production with poignant social commentary. Cold 187um's intricate synthesizer arrangements serve as a backdrop for the group's conscious, politically charged gangsta rap narratives.

Genres

Descriptors: Gangsta, political, sampling, conscious, rhythmic, melodic, rap, gangsta, funky, classic

Tracklist

  1. Return Of The Real Shit (5:42)
  2. Set free (4:49)
  3. Kalifornia (4:35)
  4. Concreat Jungle (4:25)
  5. Rain Be For Rain Bo (4:34)
  6. Everything Will Be Alright (4:54)
  7. Black Superman (4:27)
  8. The 'G' In Me (4:52)
  9. Uncle Sam's Curse (4:47)
  10. One Time Two Meny (4:49)
  11. Who Ryde (5:30)
  12. Gangsta Madness (6:46)

Credits

  • Above the Law - primary artist
  • Jimmy Russell - arranged by, bass, music by
  • Joanna - backing vocals
  • Kokane - backing vocals, lyrics by, rap [featuring]
  • Nicki - backing vocals
  • Mike Smooth - bass, guitar, keyboards, music by
  • Kurt Nagahori - illustration [cover]
  • Madeleine Smith - other [sample clearances]

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