The 3rd World

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Fans of the Peruvian-born rapper have waited five long years for the third installment in Immortal Technique's iconic Revolutionary series, and by the sound of mixtape-cum-LP The 3rd World, the wait may yet go on. Though marketed as the New York MC's third solo full-length, The 3rd World is more or less a straight collaboration with longtime DJ Green Lantern, who handles most of the production and mixing on the album. Lyrically and vocally, it's more fiery and intense than his previous work -- no mean feat as his fans will attest -- directing ire at his favorite enemies: politicians, capitalism, and big business. Beginning with the post-apocalyptic opener "Death March," Technique draws parallels between the developing world and the poverty-ridden underclass in America, pointing out the irony in U.S. foreign policy effectively forcing families like his to migrate to America: "Invasion, a ramp of monetary inflation/That brought us all to the footsteps of this nation." He cleverly paraphrases Bill Clinton on the title track, noting, "they might even have a black president/But he's useless/Because he doesn't control the economy, stupid!" Yet, at 69 minutes in length, Technique's shtick wears increasingly thin as the album progresses and the frenetic pace with which he delivers his rhymes becomes tiresome, negating much of the emotional weight behind his deeply felt rhymes. By no means a bad record, fans will expect a more well-rounded affair when the third chapter in the Revolutionary story finally drops. ~ Dave Donnelly, All Music Guide

Artist	Immortal Technique & DJ Green Lantern
Format	CD
Genre	Rap
Label Name	Viper
Producer	Toure "Southpaw" Harris
Release Date	2008 06 24
Song List	1: Death March (2:57) 2: That's What It Is (4:34) 3: Golpe de Estado (4:36) 4: Harlem Renaissance (4:03) 5: Lick Shots (4:44) 6: Apocrypha (0:42) 7: The 3rd World (4:44) 8: Hollywood Driveby (6:44) 9: Reverse Pimpology (4:30) 10: Open Your Eyes (5:15) 11: Payback (4:26) 12: Adios Uncle Tom (Skit) (0:40) 13: Stronghold Grip (4:03) 14: Mistakes (3:24) 15: Parole [Evil Genius Mix] (3:59) 16: Crimes of the Heart (8:33) 17: Apocalypse [Remix][*] 18: Watchout [RMX][*] 19: Rebel Arms [*]
Style.Categories	Political Rap, Underground Rap, Hardcore Rap, East Coast Rap

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