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Loved by the streets as well as by critics, Cormega was the rare hardcore rapper to win praise from all directions, and while he never quite crossed over like some of his New York City peers, he maintained a respectable independence over the years nonetheless, self-releasing his work on the Legal Hustle label. Born Cory McKay, Cormega came up as part of the early-’90s Queensbridge scene that also fostered such name acts as Nas and Mobb Deep, among many others (not to mention the preceding generation of artists affiliated with Marley Marl and the Juice Crew). He made his debut in grand fashion, rapping alongside fellow Queensbridge MCs Foxy Brown and AZ on “Affirmative Action,” one of the highlights of Nas’ 1996 album It Was Written. This alliance, which billed itself as the Firm, was short-lived for Cormega. He parted ways with the group before it recorded its one album, the largely unsuccessful Album. It was no big loss for Cormega, though, as he signed to Def Jam and recorded his debut album, The Testament. That album sat in limbo for years, unfortunately, as did Cormega himself. With the exception of some guest appearances here and there, such as on the How to Be a Player soundtrack (1997), Mobb Deep’s Murda Muzik (1999), and Nas’ QB Finest compilation, Cormega’s recording career was on hold while Def Jam twiddled its thumbs. It wasn’t until 2001 that Cormega made his album debut, releasing The Realness on his own Legal Hustle label.
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Born And Raised
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IIImatic wrote:
"nothing groundbreaking, solid album". I agree. It's not bad, especially lyrically, but I think alot of the production is bland. Production doesn't make a rap album of course, but it certainly helps in making the album enjoyable to listen to. The beats surprised me because I really dig the production of The Testament, Realness, And The True Meaning. Still one of the best rappers out, though.
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grahamdunne wrote:
Born and Raised is good.. its not as good as his other 3 but still dope as fuck. It was a grower though,took a few listens.
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shaunsheep2 wrote:
new album is great
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shahidi124 wrote:
Album is NUTS. On par with the realness in my opinion. Not complaining about the beats, like ghostrider06 said it makes you focus on what mega is saying which should always be the intent with a great mc.
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EPiff wrote:
dis nigga NEEDS to come out here to Cali his shit is too dope dat rapture and what did i do are fire
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songorocosongo wrote:
album is bangin as is everything mega's ever done so, must be @ I can't relate. Must be that bridge thing allover again.
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ghostrider06 wrote:
What about guys like Havoc, Buckwild, Ayatollah, Nottz? They did all a great job on the LP. But in fact the beats are more soulfull and calm except "Get It In" and "Mega Fresh X "so the listener focus on Mega. Not the album of the year but in the top 10. I really enjoyed the listening session;)
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WodkaLover wrote:
you have Premier, Pete Rock and LArge Pro produce your album and still I can't relate. Must be that bridge thing allover again. Beats of the above mentioned producers are tight as fuck, but the rest of the album is slacking.
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zigzagcoast64 wrote:
New Album is Dooope' :D
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NJShady wrote:
I liked the new album, pretty dope.
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bobbydinero wrote:
I was disappointed with the new album. Good, but it was sort of like OB4CLII. It seemed to be trying to do what the previous albums did with bringing little new. One of my favorite mc's still, but I'll take an old Cormega album over this one.
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ghostrider06 wrote:
"Born And Raised" is a very good album! I'm really feeling Megas words.
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Gee-La wrote:
new album is dope as shit go cop it!
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TheBartner wrote:
The album is great! Mega never disappoints! He really stepped up his game! But please, change your tags...Remove those producer credits at the end of the song title! That way we can get some decent charts! It's not like they're a part of the title...
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OrzeszekZiemny wrote:
nice new album
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ode33 wrote:
I think this is his best effort tied with "The Realness", the beats are nothing short of amazing and Cormega is easily in my top 5 lyrically... 4/5
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5iver wrote:
New album is just solid, tight beats & clever rhymes, a bit short, but still decent! We need more albums like this nowadays in time of commercial rap.
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hasafienda wrote:
It's a solid rap album. One of the better rap albums I've heard this year, but there's been a deal of crap out.
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minitorba wrote:
Shit awesome album, if ya look on albums nowadays this 1 is really good.
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grahamdunne wrote:
I just love his verse on Thun and Kicko,its so venomous yet he doesn't even get that aggressive. Technically a hot verse too.
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