GOLD SHELL CASSETTE
Limited to 100 units worldwide
Nearly 22 years after the release of InfamousMobbs debut album,Special Edition, Coalmine Reissues is proud to breathe new life into this Q-Boro classic with limited cassette and vinyl reissues that truly live up to its name.
Encompassing core members Ty Nitty, Big Twins (aka Twin Gambino), and Godfather Part III, IM3 is an integral part of the Q-Boro rap scene, with roots tracing back to Mobb Deeps quintessential classic The Infamous, where the trio is featured throughout many of the albums skits. They next appeared rapping on Big Noyds debut album Episodes of a Hustla and Mobb Deeps 1996 follow-up LP, Hell on Earth.
After various label entanglements, the group was finally able to unveil their debut album on March 26, 2002, through their own IM3 label imprint, in partnership with the now-defunct Landspeed Records.
With hardcore street bangers like IM3, Killa Queens, and B.I.G. T.W.I.N.S., along with the neck-snapping Mobb Ni**as, the album edged its way into Billboards Top 20 R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, peaking at the number five spot on their Independent Albums chart. In addition to a supporting cast that includes Mobb Deep, Big Noyd, Chinky, and the late Hostyle (of Screwball), among others, much of the albums success can be credited to The Alchemist, whose sinister trademark sound emanates throughout the tracklist, with additional production supplied by Havoc, DJ Muggs, and others.
Considered by many Q-Boro rap aficionados as a Queensbridge holy grail, the trio delivers high-octane synergy throughout the albums 16 tracks, characterized by true-to-life street tales of life in the Bridge.
Tracklist:
Side A
A1. Intro
A2. IM3
A3. Born Again (feat. Hostyle)
A4. Killa Queens (feat. Prodigy, Big Noyd)
A5. Special Edition
A6. I Rep
A7. The Family [skit]
A8. Mobb Ni**az [the Sequel] (feat. Prodigy)
A9. Reality Rap (feat. Blitz, Kaos, Uno-Dos)
Side C
B1. Make A Livin (feat. V-12, Chinky)
B2. We Dont Give A (feat. Havoc)
B3. Back In The Days (feat. Chinky)
B4. B.I.G. T.W.I.N.S.
B5. We Strive (feat. Ty-Maxx)
B6. We Will Survive (feat. Chinky)
B7. War
B8. Get High Get Bent
Album Specs:
This special edition release marks the first time this album hasever been reissued on cassette, or any other format. Cassettepackaging is presented in a renovated black and gold layout withgold cassette shells, and features images from the original DavidCorio photoshoot. Layout updates and design by Jelle Smid.
Critical Praise:
Special Edition is ultimately what youd expect it to be: Queensbridge-style hardcore rap influenced by Mobb Deep and Nas. -AllMusic
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