The Villain in Black

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The Villain in Black
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Studio album by MC Ren
Released 1996
Genre Gangsta rap/Muslim rap
Label Ruthless Records
Professional reviews
MC Ren chronology
Shock of the hour
(1993)		 The Villain in Black
(1996)		 Ruthless For Life
(1998)


MC Ren's solo career has suffered from an over-reliance on gangsta rap clichés, and his second full-length album, The Villain in Black, is no exception. Working with Above the Law's Cold 187um, Ren has constructed an album that doesn't deviate from clichéd G-funk grooves. Furthermore, Ren hasn't come up with lyrics to match his first two solo records, let alone those of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, or Eazy-E. Relying on profanity instead of insight, the half-hearted raps sadly fit the unimaginative music perfectly. But others would say that this is in fact the soul of his music. His non-deviation is what makes the rapper unique, and his legacy lives on today. For sure, one of the most misunderstood rappers ever.

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Bitch Made Nigga Killa"
  2. "Keep It Real"
  3. "It's Like That"
  4. "Mad Scientist"
  5. "Live from Compton Saturday Night"
  6. "Still the Same Nigga"
  7. "I Don't Give a Fuck"
  8. "Mind Blown"
  9. "Great Elephant"
  10. "Muhummad Speaks"
  11. "Bring it On"


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