MOP - First Family 4 Life

Review by Dr. Jenice Armstead

The album "First Family 4 Life" by MOP is a classic in the hip-hop genre. Released in 1998, it showcases the raw talent and energy of the Brooklyn-based duo. The album features hard-hitting beats, aggressive lyrics, and powerful delivery, which is a signature style of MOP.

The album opens with "Breakin the Rules," a track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. It features a catchy hook and a driving beat that will have listeners nodding their heads in agreement. The album also includes standout tracks like "Ante Up," "Cold as Ice," and "Face Off."

One of the strengths of the album is the chemistry between the two members of MOP, Billy Danze and Lil' Fame. They bounce off each other's energy, creating a dynamic that is both entertaining and engaging. The production on the album is also impressive, with contributions from DJ Premier, Laze E Laze, and others.

Artist: MOP
Album: First Family 4 Life

1998

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Bkln - Jrsy	4:08
My Kinda Nigga II
Salute, Pt.2	04:17
What the Future Holds	3:57
I Luv	4:50
Brooklyn/Jersey Get Wild	4:07
Bkln-Jrsy
Way Of The World*
My Kinda Nigga, Pt. 2	4:7
Ny, Ny
Blood, Sweat, Tears
Blood Sweat And Tears	4:43
Real Nigga Hilfiggaz	4:07
Salute II
Fame Skit	1:52
4 Alarm Blaze (feat. Teflon & JAY-Z)	4:39
What The Futre Holds	3:57
Salute Part II	4:17
Breakin' The Rules	4:12
My Kinda Nigga Part II	4:07
What The Future Holds
Blood Sweat and Tears	4:43
New York Salute	2:56
Way Of The World (Bonus Track)
Downtown Swinga ‘98
Downtown Swinga '98	4:13
Down 4 Whateva	3:33
Handle Ur Bizness (DJ Premier Remix)	4:14
Ride with Us	4:43
Handle Ur Bizness	4:14
Billy Skit	0:58
My Kinda N****, Pt. II	4:9
Facing Off	3:38
Salute, Pt. II	4:18
Downtown Swinga '98	4:13
Breakin' the Rules	4:12
4 Alarm Blaze
Fly Nigga Hill Figga	4:7
Breakin’ The Rules
Face Off / Ghetto People
Salute, Pt. 2	4:17
Brooklyn / Jersey Get Wild	4:7
Move Something*
NY, NY	2:55
4 Alarm Blaze (feat. Teflon & Jay-Z)	4:29
Handle Ur Bizness (Remix)
Down For Whateva
Move Something (Bonus Track)
Fly N**** Hill Figga	4:7
Real Nigga Hillfiggaz
Ride With Us	4:42

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Relativity
Loud Records, Relativity
Epic
Epic, Relativity, Blaze Communications

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Companies

Role	Company
Record Company	SME Records
Distributed By	RED Distribution
Manufactured By	Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Relativity
Copyright (c)	Relativity
Pressed By	Sony Music
Produced For	Works Of Mart
Published By	Blind Man's Bluff Music
Recorded At	D&D Studios
Mixed At	D&D Studios

Credits

Role	Credit
A&R	Luxie Aquino
Art Direction	David Bett
Design	Randy Ronquillo
Photography	Christian Lantry
Executive Producer	DJ Premier, Lazy Laze
Engineer	Dexter Thibou (tracks: 2 to 14, 16, 17), Wes Morris (tracks: 10, 16)
Executive-Producer	DJ Premier, Lazy Laze
Mixed By	DJ Premier (tracks: 2 to 6, 8 to 14, 16, 17)
Photography By	Christian Lantry
Producer	DJ Premier (tracks: 2, 8, 9, 11, 14), Da Beatminerz (tracks: 7), Laze E. Laze (tracks: 3, 4, 10), Laze E Laze (tracks: 6, 16), M.O.P. (tracks: 5, 6, 12, 13, 17)
Recorded By	Dejuana Richardson (tracks: 2 to 6), Leo Swift Morris (tracks: 10), Winston Phillips (tracks: 10)

Notes

Track B6 says featuring Heather B. on J-card instead of Treach
Track « Ride With Us » does not appear on the promo cassette
Loud Records labels.
Sleeve doesn't mention Loud Records.
Track 2
Produced for Works of Mart
Blind Man's Bluff Music/Gifted Pearl/EMI Music/April Music Inc.
Recorded /mixed at D&D Studios
Track 3
Produced for Blaze Communications Inc.
Blind Man's Bluff Music (ASCAP)/Lil Lulu (BMI)/Ensign Music Corp./Rude Music, Inc. (BMI)/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Contains replayed elements from "Eye Of The Tiger" (J. Peterik/F. Sullivan) Ensign Music Corp./Rude Music, Inc. (BMI)/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Jay-Z appears courtesy of Roc-A-Fella Records
Track 4
Blind Man's Bluff Music (ASCAP)
Track 5
Blind Man's Bluff Music (ASCAP)/Polygram Music/Organizm Music Inc (BMI)
O.C. appears courtesy of Payday/London Records
Track 6
Produced by M.O.P. & Laze E Laze for Blaze Communications Inc.
Track 7
Blind Man's Bluff Music/Shades of Brooklyn Music (ASCAP)/IXL Music (ASCAP)
Track 8
Blind Man's Bluff Music/Gifted Pearl (ASCAP)/EMI Music/April Music Inc./Freddie Foxxx Music Inc. (BMI)
Track 9
Blind Man's Bluff Music/Gifted Pearl (ASCAP)/Ill Kid Music (ASCAP)/EMI Music/April Music Inc.
Gang Starr appears courtesy of Noo Trybe/Virgin Records
Track 10
Tracks 11, 14
Blind Man's Bluff Music/Gifted Pearl (ASCAP)/EMI Music/April Music Inc.
Tracks 12, 13, 17
Track 16
Blind Man's Bluff Music (ASCAP)/Naughty Music/Warner Chappel (ASCAP)
Recorded at Pyramid Studios and D&D Studios
Mixed at D&D Studios
Treach appears courtesy of Arista Records, Inc.
℗ © 1998 Relativity Records. "Epic" registered trademark. [Epic logo] is the exclusive trademark of Sony Music Entertainment Inc./Distribution Sony Music
* Bonus Track For Japan Only
Executive Producers: Lazy Laze And DJ Premier

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Side A (Etched)): 88561-1618-1A MJS
Matrix / Runout (Side B (Etched)): 88561-1618-1B MJS
Matrix / Runout (Side C (Etched)): 88561-1618-1C MJS
Matrix / Runout (Side D (Etched)): 88561-1618-1D MJS
Barcode: 088561161811
Barcode: 0 88561-1618-4 2
Barcode (Text): 0 7464-91192-2 5
Barcode (String): 074649119225
Barcode (Text): 5 099748 985323
Barcode (String): 5099748985323
Label Code: LC 6720
Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SCDL BIEM
Price Code: CB 801
Other: CDC
Other (Back cover, CD face, insert): 01-489853-10
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, 2): Sony Music S0148985310-0101 32 A2
Matrix / Runout (Mould print variant 1, 2): *
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1, 2): IFPI L552
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 947A
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 946A
Barcode: 0 88561-1618-2 8
Matrix / Runout: DIDX-063487 2
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L323
Mould SID Code: IFPI 5012
Barcode: 4988009864792

About MOP

Album herunterladen MOP - First Family 4 Life

M.O.P. (short for Mash Out Posse) is an American hip-hop duo formed by rappers and . The duo's debut single, "How About Some Hardcore" became popular and led to the release of their first album "To The Death" in the spring of 1994. Two years later, they delivered "Firing Squad". Third record "First Family 4 Life" was released in March of 1998; "Warriorz" followed two years later. The success of "Warriorz" helped raise M.O.P.'s profile and garnered some mainstream radio attention. Label issues left the band adrift around 2002 until they were picked up by and appeared on 's The Blueprint: The Gift & the Curse. Although the band stayed active recording and making appearances on soundtracks, Roc-a-Fella did not release a full-length album from M.O.P and the band parted-ways with Roc-a-Fella in 2005. They then signed with Records and released the compilation "M.O.P. Salutes The St. Marxmen". M.O.P. next released "Ghetto Warfare" - recorded and shelved by Roc-a-Fella - in 2006. In 2008, the band released "The Legends Underground, Vol. 5" and announced they had ended their deal with G Unit Records. In 2009, M.O.P. released "The Foundation" on .

Real Name

Mash Out Posse

Name Vars

M-O-P
M.0.P.
M.O.P
MOP
Mash Out Posse
Mash Out Posse (M.O.P.)
Mop
The Unknown MOP

Aliases

The Marxmen

Members

Eric Murray
Jamal Grinnage

Summary by Dr. Jenice Armstead

"First Family 4 Life" is a must-have for fans of hip-hop. It's a classic album that still holds up today, and it's a testament to the talent of MOP. The album is a perfect example of the gritty, aggressive style that helped define the East Coast hip-hop sound in the late '90s.