Da Lench Mob - Guerillas In Tha Mist (Orange & Green Splatter Vinyl)

Possessing lyrics heavily focused on political and social justice,
inspired heavily by West Coast gang culture and Islam, Da Lench Mob made waves throughout the hip-hop scene when they first
appeared on the track "Rolling With Da Lench Mob", off Ice Cube's famed 1990 solo record AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted. Initially, the
titular "Lench Mob" of the track namesake referred to Ice Cube as well as the other participating rappers, but J-Dee, Shorty, and TBone would adopt the name for their own in time. Their standout appearance on the Ice Cube track would earn the trio critical interest,
(as well as shout-outs on Ice Cube's 1991 follow-up Death Certificate) and generate palpable anticipation for a studio album of their
own. Guerillas In Tha Mist, their 1992 debut record, was recorded in the wake of the Rodney King riots, taking its name from infamous
comments made during the riots. The record was uncompromising and confrontational in its depictions of urban decay and an unjust
system wreaking havoc on an economically disadvantaged Black population. It was starkly realistic (bordering on abrasive) in the
content of tracks like the armed revolution-advocating "Freedom Got An A.K.", the kill-your-idols style of "You And Your Heroes", and
the anti-pusher anthem "All On My Nut Sac." These harsh manifestos were made all the more smooth via Ice Cube's jazzy G-funk and
Bomb Squad-influenced production, which sampled heavily from classic songs by Parliament, Kool & The Gang, The Incredible Bongo
Band, and even Vangelis. Cube himself would make guest appearances throughout the record, as well as an appearance by B-Real of
Cypress Hill on the track "Ain't Got No Class." Guerillas In Tha Mist was a Billboard success upon its release, reaching #24 on the
Billboard 200, and rendering rap radio hits out of its title track and "Freedom Got An A.K.", but Da Lench Mob would fall into obscurity
over the years, eventually going their separate ways after creative differences, financial rifts, and the life conviction of rapper J-Dee for
suspected murder in 1993. Despite their loss of commercial fortunes, Guerillas In Tha Mist would develop a strong reputation as an
unheralded gem among hip-hop heads, and would be considered one of the great lesser-known releases of the era among critics (in
2018 Complex would declare the title track as one of the 100 Best L.A. Rap Songs). Decades after its initial release, and in tribute to
the memory of Da Lench Mob member Shorty, who passed in 2019, Get On Down now presents an exclusive LP reissue of Guerillas In
Tha Mist, which previously was only released officially on wax in Europe. The LP is pressed on a deluxe Green and Orange Splattercolored vinyl, and features remastered audio and a painstakingly recreated full color jacket. A1. Capital Punishment In America A2.
Buck Tha Devil A3. Lost In Tha System A4. You & Your Heroes A5. All On My Nut Sac (feat. Ice Cube) A6. Guerillas In Tha Mist B1.
Lenchmob Also In Tha Group B2. Ain't Got No Class (feat. B-Real) B3. Freedom Got An A.K. B4. Ankle Blues B5. Who Ya Gonna
Shoot Wit That B6. Lord Have Mercy B7. Inside Tha Head Of A Black Man