The group eventually changed their name to the Warlox and continued developing a fan base by appearing on underground mixtapes.Īt some point, the trio connected with Jaz-O, and had a demo tape produced by him. While the local rap scene was being dominated by artists like Raw Rome, Lord Devon and a young DMX, the group began to gain attention for their lyrical style and ability to present tales of urban life. In 1994, they appeared on Main Source's "Set It Off" from the album Fuck What You Think. As high school students, they formed a group called the Bomb Squad and began performing at local shows and producing their own demos. Jason " Jadakiss" Phillips, David " Styles P" Styles, and Sean " Sheek Louch" Jacobs, began their musical careers in their hometown of Yonkers, New York. History Formation and career beginnings (1994–1996)
1.3 Hiatus and resurgence (2001–present).1.1 Formation and career beginnings (1994–1996).See More Your browser does not support the audio element. Filthy America.It's Beautiful is a welcome return from the New York favorites. Even though the LOX acknowledge that they are "old heads" and their business strategies have changed ("Now I sell juice, but I used to sell blow!" raps Styles), they can still dominate with sheer force and ability.
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It's a contemporary update to their sound that might turn off old-school fans, but it effectively intimidates nonetheless. The hypnotic closer, "Secure the Bag," is the most obvious outlier on Filthy America, carrying the LOX into 2016 with trap icon Gucci Mane and InfaRed. DJ Premier gifts listeners with the most nostalgic-sounding track on the album, the joyful "Move Forward," while Pete Rock smooths everything out on the glittering title track. They spend much of Filthy America reasserting their dominance and legacy, knocking teeth out on the early-aughts throwback stomper "What Else You Need to Know" and the booming "Don't You Cry." Fetty Wap pops in for some warbling on the hard and nasty "The Agreement," while Mobb Deep create a brief New York super-quintet on the unexpectedly danceable "Hard Life." Additional standouts come courtesy of other high-profile guests. On opener "Omen," the LOX flex their lyrical muscles atop an ominous choir chant sample, spitting bars more invigorating than those of most younger mainstream rap faces in 2016. The biggest surprise here is that their delivery and the production have actually benefited from the passage of time. Fortunately, Filthy America hits as hard as their menacing, youthful material. Yet - even considering the fact that Jada and Styles opened a couple juice bars - the LOX haven't softened. As with any reunion, there's always a risk that things might have changed for the worse. While Sheek Louch, Jadakiss, and Styles P were anything but silent during the 16 years following their 2000 Ruff Ryders foray We Are the Streets - releasing compilations and EPs and dropping in for a verse or two on tracks by other artists - this Roc Nation debut still feels exciting, like a welcome visit from a group of friends who have been away for years.
Buy the album Starting at 16.29€Īfter nearly two decades, gritty Yonkers rap trio the LOX return with their third official LP, Filthy America.It's Beautiful.
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