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Jedi Mind Tricks
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Out of 61 votes - Similar Artists: Outerspace, Chief Kamachi, Army Of Pharoahs
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Out of 61 votes
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Genre: Hip-Hop » East Coast Rap
Editor's review
Gritty and unyielding, Jedi Mind Tricks' hip-hop cuts like a light saber. Punch-you-upside-the-head production by Stoupe incorporates raw drum tracks, which are balanced out with dramatic orchestral samples; and MC Vinnie Paz's aggressive street poetics are tinged with conspiracy theories and unadulterated anger. The rugged duo also gets a helping hand from the GZA, among others.
Biography
Over the past 12+ years, the name Jedi Mind Tricks has become synonymous with raw, gritty underground hip-hop. With November 11th's 6th studio release, "A History of Violence," Vinnie Paz, beat maestro Stoupe and long estranged "partner in rhyme" Jus Allah reunite, rekindling the spirit of their last collaborative full length, 1998's renowned classic "Violent By Design." A mature masterpiece, Jedi's signature style continues to evolve as the group moves self-assuredly into their second decade as undisputed leaders within the independent hip-hop landscape; their unique sound, and the movement that it has spawned, is responsible for no less than the genesis of an entire sub-genre of music.
And now Jedi Mind Tricks has returned with a renewed vigor. With the first single, "Monolith," Stoupe laces sultry vocals upon a head-nodding drum line, setting the backdrop for Vinnie's politically and socially incendiary lyrical delivery (political sentiment also served to inspire the album title and accompanying cover imagery).
And for the first time in years, the duo's inimitable sound is rounded out by the fiery vocals of erstwhile member Jus Allah. Re-united and reconstituted, this is the Jedi Mind Tricks that both captivated a generation and paved the way for a flourishing sub-culture of hardcore independent hip-hop.
Be sure to catch Jedi on their "A History of Violence" Fall Tour (dates below) and don't forget to check out "Divine Fire: The Story of Jedi Mind Tricks" DVD and limited edition varsity jacket, available exclusively through Ihiphop.com.
