MC REN - OSIRIS (Official Discussion)

[doggfather]

and ep. 

[astra4322]

and ep. 

It was advertised as music from upcoming album "Life Sentence". I wonder if this was changed name for Shock of The Hour or he was supposed to drop some other album.

[Sccit]

i prefer short albums

8 tracks maybe a little short but better than 20 tracks with 7-8 filler joints

trim the fat, give me a project i can ride out to

[dnjp4life]

One of these tracks might be a DJ Premier production going on a recent interview I heard with Ren.

[thegooddoc]

If it is anything like the Final Frontier, I am fine with an EP. 

[astra4322]

One of these tracks might be a DJ Premier production going on a recent interview I heard with Ren.

Rather not. Whole album is more likely produced by Tha Chill.

[doggfather]

https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.70527/title.n-w-a-legend-mc-ren-unveils-tha-chill-produced-osiris-ep-tracklist-release-date#

[The Predator]

In regards to the 'Life Sentence' album that never was...

''Ren began recording for his debut album, at that time called Life Sentence, in late 1992. In the middle of the recording process, Ren suddenly joined the Nation of Islam with guidance from DJ Train. This caused him to scrap Life Sentence, and Shock of the Hour was released in late 1993.''

Anticipation was high following "Kizz My Black Azz," which reached platinum status despite minimal promotion, and a full-length titled "Life Sentence" was announced for an early 1993 release. However, Ren joined the Nation of Islam in 1993 and became inspired to pursue a new lyrical direction. An altered record titled "Shock of the Hour" hit shelves in late 1993.

''Although a lean eleven tracks that are focused musically, "Shock of the Hour" plays like two separate records. The first half, ostensibly the leftovers from "Life Sentence," is hardly a departure from the pistol-waving misogyny of his prior work. While he does sound a little wiser and more mature than in his N.W.A. days, lyrically it's heavy, straightforward gangsta rap. The second half, in contrast, displays the purported influence of the Nation of Islam's theology, portraying apocalyptic imagery and startling scriptural references. While the first half is enjoyable, it is the second half that shows Ren's greatest lyrical vision.''

[thegooddoc]

Just listened to his old albums and it is kind of sad to hear how the quality of his music has gotten worse over the years.  Kizz My Black Azz, Shock of the Hour and The Villain in Black were all very strong.  Ruthless for Life was decent, but started the slide.  After that the quality of his production has not been stellar and his lyricism suffers. 

I will definitely check this out, cause Ren is a legend, but my expectations are not high. 

[romson19]

Leaked

[Sccit]

droppin officially tonight

https://cmdshft.ffm.to/Osiris

[astra4322]

Album is alright nevertheless Ren sounds like old and tired man. Nothing like him.

[Sccit]

where the production credits

[astra4322]

where the production credits

Whole album produced by Thha Chill. That's what I know.

[doggfather]

listenin right now!