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Muja Messiah
Thee Adventures of a B-Boy D-Boy
Black Corners/Koch
2008

http://www.myspace.com/mujamessiah

When it comes to hip-hop, Minnesota can be a tough market. With a wealth of talent like Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Doomtree, Heiruspecs, Big Quarters, etc, etc, it’s hard to make a name for yourself. Muja Messiah has exploded onto the scene this year thanks in part to his solid live shows and excellent mixtape MPLS Massacre. As far as his debut Thee Adventures of a B-Boy D-Boy I’ll admit it took me a few listens to fully appreciate the catchy hooks and stories layered throughout, but give this record a chance and you won’t regret it. Thee Aventures isn’t just one of the best hip-hop records to come out of Minnesota this year, but nationally as well. If you can’t find it in your local record store yet, Koch will be re-releasing Muja’s debut in stores across the country on November 11.

1. Introspect
2. Tha Madness
3. Get Fresh
4. So Far So Good
5. Give It Up
6. What’s This World Coming To
7. Niggitivity (skit)
8. Beautiful
9. U Betcha
10. Black Honkie (skit)
11. Pulling Stings
12. Growing Pains
13. Lights On/Lights Off (skit)
14. B-Boy D-Boy
15. At All Cost (My Economics)
16. Royalty
17. Pretty Gurrl
18. Cause & Effect
19. Patriot Act
20. Look At’em Go (bonus track)

“Get Fresh”

“What’s This World Coming To” ft. Slug

“Patriot Act” ft. I-Self Devine