Focus (Souls of Mischief album)
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| Focus | ||||
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| Released | 1999[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1997–1998 | |||
| Genre | Alternative hip hop | |||
| Label | Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings | |||
| Souls of Mischief chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
| The New Rolling Stone Album Guide |  [1] |
Focus is the third studio album from Souls of Mischief.[4] It was their first release on the independent Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings label, and was released in 1999. For over a decade, it was a cassette and LP release, only available through the group's website; it has since been made available on digital music sites.
Critical reception
[edit]The New Rolling Stone Album Guide wrote that "sung melodies are still virtually absent, but the rapped hooks sound fresh enough to make Focus a welcome return to form."[1]
Track listing
[edit]- "Pay Dues" (Tajai)
- "Shooting Stars" (Opio)
- "Way 2 Cold" (Phesto)
- "Groove 2 Nite" (Opio & Tajai)
- "Make Way" (A-Plus)
- "We Intersect" (A-Plus & Tajai)
- "A to the P" (A-Plus)
- "Bird's Eye View" (Opio)
- "Stealth Bombing (Shift the Sands)" (Phesto)
- "Step Off" (A-Plus)
- "Holler!" (Tajai)
- "Big Shit" (Opio & Tajai featuring Casual)
- "Maximize 3rd Eyes" (Phesto & Tajai)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon & Schuster. 2004. pp. 760–761.
- ^ "Focus - Souls of Mischief - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 7. MUZE. p. 621.
- ^ Faraone, Chris (March 28, 2014). "93 'Til Now: An Oral History with Souls of Mischief". Esquire.
