''this album came out when hip-hop artists were hungry and had to perform well, or they would get snipped from their label right quick. this was before people could make wack, ice and moet-laden raps and coast through gold or platinum courtesy of a lot of ignorant listeners.
this album covers everyday life topics that everyone can relate to like the dilemma between long-term relationships and one-night stands as elaborated on in ''red light, green light,'' the eventual deterioration of gold-diggin' girls who were spoiled from day one in ''sally got a one-track mind,'' or the tension of sticky situations in ''i'm outta here''.
the rest of the album contains other topics barely touched by today's emcees and just straight skills on the mic. this was the best era that hip-hop had ever seen and diamond d was not only in tune with it, but ahead of it as well. it is shocking to hear him foreshadow the inevitable decline of hip-hop on ''stunts, blunts, & hip hop'', when he says "back then it wasn't done for the cash, i hope the legacy continues to last." well, the legacy has not lasted to its fullest extent in all ciphers, so I have to be content living in the past with this album by my side, and if you are a true hip-hop head i recommend you do the same.'' - sugglife
this album covers everyday life topics that everyone can relate to like the dilemma between long-term relationships and one-night stands as elaborated on in ''red light, green light,'' the eventual deterioration of gold-diggin' girls who were spoiled from day one in ''sally got a one-track mind,'' or the tension of sticky situations in ''i'm outta here''.
the rest of the album contains other topics barely touched by today's emcees and just straight skills on the mic. this was the best era that hip-hop had ever seen and diamond d was not only in tune with it, but ahead of it as well. it is shocking to hear him foreshadow the inevitable decline of hip-hop on ''stunts, blunts, & hip hop'', when he says "back then it wasn't done for the cash, i hope the legacy continues to last." well, the legacy has not lasted to its fullest extent in all ciphers, so I have to be content living in the past with this album by my side, and if you are a true hip-hop head i recommend you do the same.'' - sugglife
tracklist:
intro 01
best-kept secret 02
sally got a one-track mind 03
step to me 04
shut the fuck up 05
fuck what u heard 06
i'm outta here 07
a day in the life 08
last car on the 2 train 09
red light, green light 10
i went for mine 11
comments from big l and showbiz 12
check one, two 13
what you seek 14
lunchroom chatter 15
confused 16
pass dat shit 17
freestyle (yo, that's that shit) 18
k.i.s.s. (keep it simple, stupid) 19
stunts, blunts, and hip hop 20
wufman stressed out 21
feel the vibe 22
a view from the underground 23
your choice: get it easy/support the artist.
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