Dead Prez - RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta

Yep, this is Dead Prez's famously long-delayed album, finally surfacing after a string of label deals gone wonky, but no amount of red tape could've stopped the Red, Black, and Green movement--colors of the African Liberation flag--that is tirelessly championed here. Equal part activists and MCs, Stic and M1 continue their unwavering quest to rally the oppressed for a full-scale war against the State, as evidenced early on in "Walk Like a Warrior." When guest Krayzie Bone starts his triple-time rhyming against societal oppression--now that's beyond gangsta. DP slyly churn out their Pan-Africanist agenda throughout these 12 tracks, but it's actually their more focused tirades that win out: on "W-4" they rail against unjust worker conditions and wages, and on "Radio Freq" they implore folks to "turn off the radio" to protest the monotony that plagues commercial urban radio. There are a few less, er, diplomatic tracks that might not win over new fans who don't share their interest in radical activist dogma; on the other hand, a track like "Hell Yeah (Pimp the System)"--with its get-money-quick schemes (performing stick-ups or skimming cash from the register at work) and a remix featuring Jay-Z--might expand the audience. Although not as sonically fluid as their Let's Get Free debut, RBG's great in-house beats still magically match the intensity of their rhymes. Now how many other politico MCs can claim that? --Dalton Higgins Amazon.com

A far reach from Lets get Free {3 and 1/2 stars}

Standout tracks: WALK LIKE A WARRIOR(excellent match up with Krayzie Bone), I HAVE A DREAM TOO, D.O.W.N., HELL YEAH(original, remix with Jay-z and rock and roll remix are all cool with me), W-4, RADIO FREQ and WAY OF LIFE. Filler: 20(WTF?), F***ed up and 50 in the clip(dope beat but a song about pushups?). Bottom Line: Dead Prez's sophomore effort is inferior to their first album(Lets Get Free)which now enjoys classic status. The songs have some good gems in them but it seems kind of incomplete. It almost feels like a rush job album. Im not saying you shouldnt buy this album. Im saying you should get Lets get free first and buy this one as a good companion piece. November 8, 2006

Great hip hop that actually has something to say.

I'm pretty picky when it comes to hip hop, but this group got me not only because they actually have a message that deviates from gangs, guns and girls.... but their music is as catchy as it comes. August 6, 2006

Album Is Classic!! If you like Lets Get Free, you will love dead prez new music !!

Like I said this is that real Soul Music right here and if you like this be sure to check out dead prez in chapelles block party. and if you in cali be sure to catch their first L.A. performance in 4 years as it will be hot!! May, 13 2006!! Straight From Chappelle's "Block Party" Dead Prez With Ras Kass, DJ Revolution Of Wake Up Show, KDAYS Icy Ice & More TBA.... 350 Pine Ave., The Vault 350...Long Beach, CA 90801....An Extremely Limited Amount Of Pre-Sale Tickets Available Now For On-Line Purchase @ www.thaformula.com & @ Your Local Record Shops March 10, 2006

Good CD and has lots of Entertainment

This CD will surprise people who liked or bought Dead Prez first album.This one has some songs that you can dance to and get a little jiggy with while also listening to them get mad at the system and promote there beliefs.There not really against Bush persee they are really against all forms of government.Even if you don't really support there politics you got to give them there props for spreading there ideas wisely and get you to move your butt at the same time. September 2, 2005

Is this what I waited for all this time????

Once "Let's Get Free" came out, it lauched a revolutionary group that was powerful in their lyrics and made you feel their whole message. After damn near burning another whole in this disk, I picked up their mixtape. It was alright but I was waiting for that 2nd full length album continuing from the debut album. I bought this on the 1st day it was released and was highly disappointed. Most of the beats sound the same. The album length is entirely TOO short. I would have given this 3 stars because the album content is not awful. But Dead Prez loses a lot of credibility when on the SAME ALBUM you say "turn off the radio" and 5 tracks later you collaberate on a song with Mr. Radio himself, Jay-Z. That loses a star right there. Was this an attempt to appeal to the very radio stations that you constantly blast for not playing real hip-hop? Well, I live in the major city of Philadelphia and I haven't heard about this song burning up the airwaves nor did I hear about it topping the Billboard music charts. Great job, guys! July 8, 2005

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