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Monday, November 29, 2010

Future Profits- Blood of Abraham

This was one of the first albums that really drew me into hiphop. The live instrumental samples, playful delivery, and not-your-run-of-the-mill subject matter really peaked my interest. Signed by Eazy-E, Blood of Abraham is made up of 2 MC's: Mazik and Benyad. Blood of Abraham was most likely overlooked partly due to their non-stereotypical and unmarketable image of two white jews. Dropping on Ruthless Records amongst the hype of N.W.A the hiphop world was really not ready for them. Even though track 6 insists "I'm not the Man", apparently the message didn't quite get through.

Another, and I feel the main reason Blood of Abraham probably didn't gain the popularity I feel they deserve is because how controversial and political their songs were. From intro song they are dropping true gems, and even stating their goal is not ass or cash but "to make conscious the mass". Sadly I feel many slept on and missed all they said on songs like "Niggaz and Jewz" featuring both Eazy-E and will.i.am in his first ever recorded verse, chants. Although it is a song featuring two jewish and two black artists calling for jewish and black unity, no one seemed to get, or if they did, appreciate the message.

One of my favorite songs off Future Profits, and another comment on society probably overlooked is "Stabbed by the Steeple" give it a listen:


Like all truly great hiphop albums, Future Profits contains scores of well sampled audio-nuggets. My favorite by far on this album is in "Niggaz and Jewz" where they sample a Klu Klux Klan member ranting at his family. This well-produced politically conscious album really deserves much more light and was truly ahead of its times. Download and enjoy Future Profits!