Kottonmouth Kings - Hidden Stash II: The Kream of the Krop - Import CD

Credits:

Kottonmouth Kings

Description:

It doesn't take too much effort to determine where the collective mind of this exceedingly funky white rap outfit is at. With marijuana leaves plastered all over the album cover and such songs as "All About the Weed" and "Brain on Drugs," it's pretty clear these boys aren't exactly focusing on socio-political commentary. To their credit, the Kings carve out their own style on HIDDEN STASH II. Rather go down the pasty-faced gangsta road of Eminem or align themselves with over-the-top rap-rockers, the quartet pursues a sound typified by syncopated, intensely danceable beats and energetic but never overdone vocal delivery. Despite occasional stylistic diversions such as the hardcore punk attack of "Dying Daze" and the reggae lilt of "Tell me Why," the musical focus is squarely on pumped-up hip-hop (a genre never known for its aversion to the Kings' favorite lyrical theme).

Tracklisting:

1.Intro
2.Killa Kali
3.Welcome to the Suburbs
4.Tell Me Why
5.Dying Daze
6.Life Rolls On
7.Paid Vacation
8.Things I Do
9.Bi-Polar
10.New Destination
11.Brain on Drugs
12.All About the Week
13.Family Trees
14.On the Run
15.My Mind Playin’ Tricks on Me
16.Grow Room Jam