![]() Pharoahe keeps listeners guessing with his complex word usage and complex technique.įor the most part, the guest spots are weak on Internal Affairs. ![]() Those lyrics show Pharoahe’s ability to weave complicated rhyme schemes in and out of verses while still maintaining his stuttery, spazzed-out flow. To quote lyrics from the aforementioned single Simon Says, “ Uptown let me see em/Notorious for the six-fives and the BM's/Heads give you beef, you put em in the mausoleum/And the *** don't start pumpin til after 12 PM/Ugnh, ignorant minds, I free em/If you tired of the same old everyday you will agree I'm,/ “. He never falls short of topics to rap about, whether it be the city of Queens, New York or boasting of his own abilities or even the touchy (to some) subject of rape. Pharoahe could spout his chopped, jazz-influenced delivery over any track and still sound good though. It also features Busta Rhymes, who while usually good on guest verses, pretty much ruins the cut with a stuttering, awkward flow. Like on The Next ***[/I[, where Pharoahe delivers a superb verse on a vaguely, Egyptian sounding track. Pharoahe showcases his ability to flow over a multitude of beats throughout Internal Affairs, rapping over summery, pop cuts and darker, heavier tracks. Then the album descends into Behind Closed Doors, which is a DJ Premier-esque cut, in that the beat is bass-heavy with minimal, haunting piano above it. He busts lyrics of bragging and rhymes about who he is and how he’ll out rap the *** out of you. Opening with a 3-minute intro, Pharoahe Monch already asserts his authority over the listener. What I’m saying is Pharoahe Monch and internal Affairs are the ***, whether you like it or not. Garnering a small amount of mainstream attention with the single Simon Says, Internal Affairs generated a buzz in the underground of Rap like never before. In between all of it however, when he was still gaining notoriety, Pharoahe released his classic debut, Internal Affairs. ![]() From his days in Organized Konfusion to the aforementioned solo album, Pharoahe’s shown how hell of a great rap artist he is. Even his second studio album, Desire, was almost an instant classic. The man is an extraordinarily talented rapper who’s been a part of at least 3 legendary rap albums, and has impressed anybody who’s laid their ears upon his work. What is there to say about Pharoahe Monch really? How technical of a rapper he is, how he hasn’t been very prolific over the years, or how he remains a legend after only releasing two albums? There is a lot to say about the Pharoahe, including the previous statements. Review Summary: Pharoahe Monch says, "GET THE FUCK UP!" (and buy this album)
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