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MC Ren - Shock Of The Hour
Review by Михаил Радыш
MC Ren's Shock of the Hour is a powerful and provocative album that showcases the rapper's raw talent and uncompromising vision. From the hard-hitting beats of tracks like "Mad Scientist" and "Mayday on the Front Line" to the socially conscious lyrics of "Same Old S***" and "One False Move," Ren proves himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of hip-hop.
The album's standout track is undoubtedly "The Final Frontier," a blistering critique of police brutality and systemic racism that remains just as relevant today as it did when it was first released in 1993. Ren's unflinching lyrics and intense delivery are matched by the ominous production, which features eerie synths and pounding drums that create a sense of urgency and unease.
Despite its confrontational tone, Shock of the Hour is also a deeply personal album that reveals Ren's struggles with fame, relationships, and his own inner demons. The introspective "Ruthless for Life" and the mournful "All Bullshit Aside" showcase Ren's vulnerable side, while still retaining his trademark intensity and authenticity.
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Filename: mc-ren-shock-of-the-hour.rar- MP3 size: 121.6 mb
- FLAC size: 642.2 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Same Old Shit | 4:07 | |
| Attack On Babylon | 4:47 | |
| You Wanna Fuck Her | 4:30 | |
| Do You Believe | 2:45 | |
| All Bullsh*t Aside | 3:51 | |
| 11:55 | 1:58 | |
| Mayday On The Front Line | 4:26 | |
| Attack on Babylon | 4:47 | |
| One False Move | 4:43 | |
| Mr. Fuck Up | 3:48 | |
| Shock of the Hour | 3:56 | |
| Mayday on the Front Line | 4:26 | |
| F*ck What Ya Heard | 4:8 | |
| Shock Of The Hour | 3:56 | |
| All Bullshit Aside | 3:51 | |
| You Wanna F*ck Her | 4:30 | |
| Fuck What Ya Heard | 4:08 | |
| Same Old Sh*t | 4:7 | |
| Mr. F*ck Up | 3:48 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 88561-5505-1
- 88561-5505-4
- 5505-4 ADV
- 88561-5505-2
Labels
- Ruthless Records, Relativity
- Ruthless Records
Listen online
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- online luisteren
- lytte på nettet
- ascolta in linea
- ouvir online
- écouter en ligne
- lyssna på nätet
- online anhören
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Cassette
- Promo
- CD
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Ruthless Records |
| Copyright (c) | Ruthless Records |
| Manufactured By | Relativity Entertainment Distribution, Inc. |
| Distributed By | Relativity Entertainment Distribution, Inc. |
| Glass Mastered At | Nimbus |
| Recorded At | Echo Sound |
| Mixed At | Echo Sound |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Engineer | Big Bad Bob Morse (tracks: A1, A2, A5, B3, B4, B5), Donovan "The Dirt Biker" Sound (tracks: A3, A4, A6, B1) |
| Mixed By | Big Bad Bob Morse (tracks: A1, A2, A5, B3, B4, B5), Donovan "The Dirt Biker" Sound (tracks: A3, A4, A6, B1) |
| Executive Producer | Eric "Eazy-E" Wright |
| Management | Greg Gross |
| Photography | Daniel Arsenault |
| Producer | Dr. Jam (tracks: A3, A4, A6, B1), Tootie (tracks: A1, A2, B3, B4, B5) |
| Written-By | Dr. Jam (tracks: A3, A4, A6, B1), Tootie (tracks: A1, A2, B3, B4, B5) |
| Artwork By [Border Films | Sean Alatorre |
| Art Guru] | Sean Alatorre |
| Executive-Producer | Eric "Eazy-E" Wright |
| Other | Shawn Johnson |
| Photography By | Daniel Arsenault |
| Art Direction | Sean Alatorre |
Notes
- Fuck What Ya Heard, All Bullshit Aside, You Wanna Fuck Her, Mayday On The Front Line, recorded and mixed at Audio Achievements, Inc., Torrance, California. Engineered and mixed by Donovan "The Dirt Biker" Sound (A.E.S., N.A.R.A.S.).
- Laywiy, Badd Newz, Mark "Fingaz" Dixon, Rene "The Secret Weapon" Flores, Da Konvicted Felon, and D.J. Train appear courtesy of Night Stawka Productionz. Don Jaguar & KAM appear courtesy of Street Knowledge Productions. The Whole Click appears courtesy of Blackmans Music.
- Management: Care of Sunset Entertainment: 310.521.6441 Post Office Box 4681, Compton, California 90244
- Border Films, Art Guru: Sean Alatorie. Digital Pirate: Shawn Johnson.
- (p)(c) 1993 Ruthless Records. Manufactured and Distributed by Relativity Entertainment Distribution, Inc.
- Recorded and mixed at Echo Sounds, engineered at Audio Achievements.
- Manufactured & distributed by Relativity Entertainment, Inc.
- PROMO
- (p)(c) 1993 Ruthless Records.
- Some discs have a glossy and some have a matt surface.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0 88561-5505-4 7
- Barcode (Text): 0 88561-5505-2 3
- Barcode (String): 088561550523
- Matrix / Runout (Left): MASTERED BY NIMBUS
- Matrix / Runout (Right): 88561-5505-2 :•
About MC Ren
Real Name
- Lorenzo Jerald Patterson
Name Vars
- M. C. Ren
- M.C Ren
- M.C. Ren
- M.C. Ren \
- M.C.Ren
- MC Rev
- MC Wren
- That Black Nigga That They Call Ren
Aliases
- Lorenzo Patterson
