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Release the Pressure

Criminal Nation · 1990

49 min · 12 tracks · West Coast hip-hop

A vibrant fusion of funk and sharp lyricism, embodying the raw energy of West Coast hip-hop in the early '90s.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Black Power Nation — This track powerfully channels a message of empowerment and resistance, showcasing Criminal Nation's commitment to addressing racial issues through hip-hop.
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    Violent Sound — With its aggressive beat and confrontational lyrics, this song exemplifies the raw energy that defines much of the album while critiquing societal violence.
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    Release The Pressure — The title track combines catchy hooks with a call to action, encapsulating the album's overall ethos of urgency and social commentary.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Positively Funky 4:47
  • 2 Black Power Nation 3:42
  • 3 The Right Crowd 3:05
  • 4 Insane 3:57
  • 5 I'm Rollin' 5:22
  • 6 My Laboratory 4:24
  • 7 Violent Sound 2:48
  • 8 Release The Pressure 5:18
  • 9 Definitely Down For Trouble 4:49
  • 10 Criminal Hit 3:34
  • 11 Mission Of Murder 4:35
  • 12 Take No Prisoners 3:28

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