Trouble Man

12 Tracks Product Description

Track List

1. Pray I'll Be A Failure 2. Fiend In The Family 3. Pookie 4. Another Day On The Cut 5. Trouble Man 6. Fireweed 7. Mississippi 8. Miss Thang
9. Here Today Gone Tomorrow 10. Legal Murder 11. I'ma Get Mine 12. Stick-N-Move October 17, 2007

Underground Texas Slumper

Sho, a homie of Willie D of the Geto Boys, releases a solo album to little fanfare in 1993 under Wrap/Wize Up Records, the same label Willie D would release his bangin' 2nd album Play Witcha Mama the next yeat (1994). The beats are deep-fried southern funk. The production by the 2 Horsemen and Willie D ranges is pretty good for 1993 standards, but the equipment may be to blame for some bad sound quality on a few. Subjectwise, Sho is real serious, and similar to Willie D. He is socially aware on joints like "Trouble Man" (feat. Willie D)where he is pessimistic about the future of his life in the hood over a somber twangy beat. He gets even more somber on "Fiend In The Family." He explores he effects on drugs in society and within the social unit over a beautiful laid-back G-Funk style beat. "Mississippi" is crazy. Over a soulful backdrop, he discusses a trip to distribute drugs and has to look over his shoulder because he is on probation while leaving the state. He sadly contemplates how if something were to go wrong, it would devastate his family. "Miss Thang" has a laidback soul-inflected backdrop, and he macks to a hottie without fake flossing. He is honest and humble and even a bit vulnerable even though he is upfront about "knockin' the boots." If you are looking for a personal and sobering account of a real loc from the hood, this is it. If you are looking for crunk, party starting club hits, this ain't finna do it for ya. If you like this album, check out Willie D's Play Witcha Mama. Sho is a regular guest on that album, and the beats are better. September 20, 2007

Soo underrated!

I can't believe this album was out for over 10 years before i even heard of it! Sho & Willie D have managed to put together a great set of tracks with plenty replay value. I like how on this album, they keep the subject matter away from excessive violence and typical gangsta stuff (pretty much everything Willie D is known for with GB). Also love the production, def. reminds me of back in the early 90's. Pick this 1 up! No disappointments! March 2, 2007

A Mch Slept on Hip Hop Classic

Check out a slept on Classic. This is a definite 'great' album that somehow slipped thru the cracks in the 90's. Seriously, there is not a bad track on it. Its cool to listen to the song Fireweed just for the cultural references of the time (Marion Berry, Roy Tarpley, etc.). Production on the beats is top notch (you'll recognize a few that were used by other artists in later years), and the lyrics are of very full of depth and color with social commentary and intelligence both in abundance. November 11, 2006

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