Warriorz [PA]

M.O.P: Billy Danzenie, Fame (rap vocals, drums). Additional personnel: Laze (keyboards); Crystal Asia, Rocko (background vocals); Lord Have Mercy, Tephlon, Product G&B, Funkmaster Flex. Producers include: DJ Premier, Rockwilder, Buckwild, Da Beatminerz. Audio Mixer: Eddie Sancho . Recording information: D; D Studios, New York, NY; Pyramid Recording; Soundtrack Studio; Unique Recording Studios. There isn't another rap group as hardcore as M.O.P. Since its first album, the group has consistently put out solid material, establishing a formula of stick 'em up-rhymes and uptempo riot-inspiring beats with cuts such as "How About Some Hardcore" and "Firing Squad." Its fourth album WARRIORZ is no exception; M.O.P. has done itself proud with yet another classic. Its songs are produced by some of hip-hop's finest, including DJ Premier, who comes through for the Brooklyn-based duo with cuts such as "Ante Up," "Calm Down" and "G Building" that will have hip-hop heads from New York to Cali too amped-up to do anything but bounce.

• Genre: R&B
• Format: CD
• Released: 10/10/2000