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The Abstract Pack | Ear-Responsible
By Jocelyn Gan
Remember the good ol' days when Hip Hop was more than auto-tune and generic beats? When artists like Lauryn Hill, The Roots, OutKast, and Notorious B.I.G fed our minds and soul through skillfully crafted rhymes and smooth, yet vibrant rhythms. But there are Hip Hop artists still out there that represent those times and the meaning behind Hip Hop. Among those is The Abstract Pack.
In 1998, The Abstract Pack released their debut album "Bousta Set It (For The Record)". It was an instant underground success that helped them gain a strong fan base from L.A. to Philly. The classic hits YES, Go For Mine, and No Coast were favorites amongst the college and mix-tape dj's. The album opened the door for The Pack to share the spotlight with some of hip hop's most notable artists such as Redman, Xzibit, OutKast, and Common, Add to that, write-ups in Blaze, The Rap Pages, and The Source and is no wonder that The Pack were heralded as one of the best hip hop groups from Minnesota and earned them the honor of receiving the Twin Cities Hip Hop Legends Award in 2008.
The Abstract Pack is releasing a brand new album coming out in early August through Pack Material. Titled "Ear-Responsible", the album is bound is be one of the most refreshing Hip Hop albums you've heard in a long time.
Free downloads for their first 2 singles are available: "That's Life" and "Attraction".
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Oh yes, I totally miss GOOD hip-hop. Those were the days, back in the 90s. Terrible me, I've never heard of these guys actually, but they sound really sweet! Thx for sharing.
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