MUGGS PRESENTS SOUL ASSASSINS CHAPTER 1 (180G 2X12 LP)
2x12 Inch LP
The Muggs Presents The Soul Assassins (Chapter 1) album was originally released in 1997 and is produced by DJ Muggs. It features tracks from a veritable who’s who list of rappers like Dr. Dre & B Real, Mobb Deep, RZA/GZA & Genius (Wu-Tang Clan), Krs-One (Boogie Down Productions), Goodie Mob plus contributions from his Cypress Hill fellow band members B-Real and Sen Dog. Pressing on 180 gram audiophile vinyl.
DJ Muggs is Cypress Hill's official DJ and producer and the leader of LA art collective Soul Assassins. He also produced tracks for Funkdoobiest, House of Pain, Dizzee Rascal, U2, Depeche Mode, Die Antwoord and more.
The apocalyptic grooves on Muggs Presents The Soul Assassins (Chapter 1)steal the show, while the street beats and stark lyrics bring an eerie trip-hop feel to the whole album.
Earning critical praise from the hip-hop community, fans and censors, the Muggs Presents The Soul Assassins (Chapter 1)album reached #86 on the Billboard 200. Highlights of this diverse LP are "Puppet Master" by Dr. Dre & B Real, "Third World" by RZA/GZA & Genius plus the hidden gem, only to be found on the European release, "Runnin' Wild" from the LA Art Soul Assassins crew.