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KURUPT + RAKIM + MASTA KILLA - THE GODBOY LP (Official Discussion)
The Predator:
--- Quote ---Rakim, Kurupt & Masta Killa - DPG Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang DPG (The Godbody LP)
Three heavyweight names from different corners of Hip Hop history come together on DPG Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang DPG (The Godbody LP), a 16-track collaboration that brings Rakim, Kurupt, and Masta Killa into the same orbit. The concept is appealing on paper, and the album often sounds like these veterans are having a great time trading bars and casually flexing their skill with nothing left to prove. Kurupt and Masta Killa handle most of the heavy lifting, while Rakim appears on several tracks, including the excellent "A Different Kind."
The guest list adds even more weight. "Rock Ya Body" brings Daz Dillinger, Ghostface Killah, and Raekwon together, while "Still Ill" pairs the three leads with KRS-One and Kool G Rap. Snoop Dogg appears on the "Rabbit" remix, and the brief "God Speak" interlude features Eminem and Jay-Z. Even with all those names, the album never feels like a real attempt to manufacture hype.
Unfortunately, the production does not always match the quality of the MCs. Rakim and Nick Wiz provide a traditional boom-bap foundation, but too many beats feel interchangeable and lack the spark needed to elevate these legendary voices. There are enough strong moments to make The Godbody LP a totally enjoyable listen, but the music rarely matches the ambition of its lineup.
A more than solid collaboration from three icons, though not the classic it could have been, or that we wanted it to be.
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HighEyeCue:
--- Quote from: hrsmn_london on September 30, 2026, 02:21:56 PM ---It was.
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so we know Kurupt hasn't been prime Kurupt since the 90's
Tales From The Hood was probably the best thing he's done in about 15 years or so
doesn't it say something though that maybe the best songs on both albums are tracks that are over 20 years old?
Basically what I'm trying to say is no matter how good Kurupt is sounding these days and most importantly feeling good health wise he still was better in the early 2000s a good 5-7 years removed from his prime
hrsmn_london:
--- Quote from: HighEyeCue on October 02, 2026, 01:19:06 PM ---so we know Kurupt hasn't been prime Kurupt since the 90's
Tales From The Hood was probably the best thing he's done in about 15 years or so
doesn't it say something though that maybe the best songs on both albums are tracks that are over 20 years old?
Basically what I'm trying to say is no matter how good Kurupt is sounding these days and most importantly feeling good health wise he still was better in the early 2000s a good 5-7 years removed from his prime
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Kurupt was untouchable up until the time he left DR. Streetz was a return to form, but quality has fluctuated since. Streetlights had some good moments and enjoyed his project with J Wells. The project with Rakim is absolutely awful - it is hard to listen to at times.
You're right, his best song on the project is from 2004 - M80 has a habit of putting together horrendous projects.
HighEyeCue:
--- Quote from: hrsmn_london on October 06, 2026, 03:02:41 AM ---Kurupt was untouchable up until the time he left DR. Streetz was a return to form, but quality has fluctuated since. Streetlights had some good moments and enjoyed his project with J Wells. The project with Rakim is absolutely awful - it is hard to listen to at times.
You're right, his best song on the project is from 2004 - M80 has a habit of putting together horrendous projects.
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I liked Blaqkout with Quik as well
he was in a bit of a zone from lets say '07-'10
D-TalkX:
Sadly this isn't very good...i couldn't get into it. Unpolished. I miss ‘95 Kurupt
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