Mr. Long
The Class of 89
© 2006 Mr. Long Music (634479335945)
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This is a Hip-Hop album. Not Rap, Hip-Hop.
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Brooklyn N.Y. – Mista Lawnge, of the popular 90s group Black Sheep, which released its first Hip Hop album in 1991 A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing will release a new album this month called The Class of ‘89. Using the revised stage name of Mr. Long, this new release is Long’s solo quest for a more “creative and diverse” music genre.
“Today’s Rap is a scratched record focused almost exclusively to street commentary about money, cars, drugs, jail and death,” said Long, who has spent the past 6 years on stage with Black Sheep doing club dates and national tours.
“Being ‘Whack’ is the new dope,” said Long. “I call it a glorification of the ignorance of small minds – where rhymes are about materials things, sex and the underworld and not enough about ‘causes’.”
The Class of ‘89 is Long’s response to a following of fans over the last decade continue to flock to Black Sheep’s concerts seeking the old sound “when Hip Hop was music.” The Album represents Long’s desire to give listeners variety. A variety that swept the Hip Hop airwaves in the 80s and early 90s from artists as diverse as Public Enemy, NWA and 2 Live Crew on one end of the spectrum to GangStar, Black Sheep and Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth on the other end.
‘I am not saying there is no room for lyrics about crime and punishment or sex,” said Long. “I understand why they do what they do because people without money in general like to escape their reality and fantasize about material wealth. This desire was prevalent when I came into the GAME!”
‘My problem is that today’s Rap music does not give those drawn to Rap music any productive ways to get what they desire. I grew up in the hood and I empathize with hustling,” said Long.
“The Class of ’89 is a return of leadership to the Rap generation. Mainstream America may not have related to or understood Hip Hop and its breakthrough in popularity in the 1980s. But it was accepted and even appreciated because the artists displayed talent and creativity through this genius form of expression called Hip Hop,” concluded Long.
Producers, DJs and Hip Hop fans are calling this new album a ‘revival’ and tribute to the true spirit of Hip Hop. Featuring tracks like “I wish you would”, “Quality time”, and “Lickin’ & Stickin’”. The Class of ‘89 will be available as of June 2006 online at mrlongmusic.com. (KEEP IT HIP HOP!)
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Everlasting Heat!!!!!!!!!!!!!
author: TravJust two words: Real HipHop
Everlasting Heat!!!!!!!!!!!!!
author: TravJust two words: Real HipHop
Straight Fire!!
author: Big EThe tracks on this album bring me back to feelin' hip hop again. Back to the golden years when rap music was dope. Today's artist just lack what true hip hop is. Anyone who is a fan of Black Sheep, or just TRUE hip hop in general need to check this out! Amazing material!!
anti ignorant to the max
author: watersthis is some good shit. hera it + love it.
- author: philly rep.
I still to this day listen to "A Wolf in Sheeps Clothing". As for Mr.Lawnge, I always thought he was just as good alyricist as well as producer. Good effort on the solo joint. And yes, when is another Black Sheep album gonna drop?
damm this shit is hip hop!!
author: paul steworkwhen i saw it i was like..ok..not this guy...but when i listen to it...this shit is fire...damm was i shocked....i need a copy of this...hot
this is real hip hop
author: stoneyislandI always thought black sheep was one of the most creative droups out, so I was receptive to scooping this joint up. As Biz said "damn it feels good to see a brother up on it" this album is what hip hop is about. Long is proving you dont have to suck dick at the source or XXL to move units. I am telling mad cats about this joint. Keep moving Long, when is the new black sheep album dropping?
finally no hos, pimps and gangstas!!!!
author: nik68great new release...better than most of the hip hop stuff out there right now. new discovery. Great lyrics.
Black Sheep's DJ definitely steps his game up!
author: Phil Watts, Jr.After listening to his early Black Sheep material, I never thought he'd be capable of a solo record...but I was WRONG. He definitely brought it. He's still got some heat with him as far as beats go, and he lyrically stepped his game up. Recommended for fans of Black Sheep.