On the Strength

by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

On the Strength cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1988
  • Label: Elektra
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:48
  • Community rating: 2.79/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Ray Cortez, Guy Vaughn, Michael Wilk, Rahiem, Rocket Ritchotte, John Kay, Melle Mel, Cowboy, Jesse Daniels, Scorpio, Goodman & Brown, Kid Creole

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A highly anticipated reunion project that saw the legendary hip-hop pioneers attempt to reclaim their throne in a rapidly evolving rap landscape. The production updates their classic electro-rap sound with mid-school boom-bap aesthetics and complex sampling. Despite featuring strong lyrical outings and Flash's trademark turntablism, it struggled to compete commercially with the incoming golden age acts.

Genres

Descriptors: sampling, conscious, money, rap, old-school, dance, party

Tracklist

  1. Gold (4:20)
  2. Cold in Effect (2:28)
  3. Yo Baby (4:30)
  4. On the Strength (4:45)
  5. The King (3:17)
  6. Fly Girl (5:12)
  7. Magic Carpet Ride (4:13)
  8. Leave Here (3:43)
  9. This Is Where You Got It From (4:05)
  10. The Boy Is Dope (3:10)

Credits

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