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Classic Album Review: Jayo Felony | Underground

The West Cost rapper's oldies collection isn't a total write-off, but it is for fans only.

This came out in 2000 – or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):

 


Introducing some old-school rap of a different stripe.

These tracks by L.A. rhymer Jayo Felony were recorded several years ago. So why are they just coming out now? Well, maybe Jayo’s move on up to major label Def Jam a while back has something to do with it. But even if it is a cash-in, Underground isn’t a total write-off. True, these garden-variety West Coast G-funk outings aren’t exactly groundbreaking — and it’s no wonder a tune called Cop Killer stayed in the can for years — but Jayo’s motor-mouthed verbal gymnastics verify that he was destined for better things. Underground is for fans only.