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== Reception ==
== Reception ==


In his [[Allmusic]] review, Alex Henderson wrote that "The imaginative [[Dr. Dre|Dre]]'s input as a producer is consistently beneficial", saying that the music "comes alive" as a result of Dr. Dre's input.<ref name=Henderson>http://www.allmusic.com/album/livin-like-hustlers-mw0000204000</ref> Regarding Above the Law's lyrical content, Henderson wrote, "the Angelenos had some freshness."<ref name=Henderson/> A review of the song by Frank Owen in ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' praised Dr. Dre's production, saying that the producer "has a remarkable talent for making noise funky, and he shows it to great effect".<ref name=Spin>http://books.google.com/books?id=v28LuIZchkEC&pg=PA84&dq=above+the+law+murder+rap&hl=en&sa=X&ei=-2KRULKDO-qe2QXLqYDgAQ&ved=0CDUQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=above%20the%20law%20murder%20rap&f=false</ref> However, Owen criticized Above the Law as lyricists, writing, "they present this hardcore life without any of the dandy charm that [[Big Daddy Kane]] or Oran 'Juice' Jones bring to it."<ref name=Spin/>
In his [[Allmusic]] review, Alex Henderson wrote that "The imaginative [[Dr. Dre|Dre]]'s input as a producer is consistently beneficial", saying that the music "comes alive" as a result of Dr. Dre's input.<ref name=Henderson>http://www.allmusic.com/album/livin-like-hustlers-mw0000204000</ref> Regarding Above the Law's lyrical content, Henderson wrote, "the Angelenos had some freshness."<ref name=Henderson/> A review of the song by Frank Owen in ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' praised Dr. Dre's production, saying that the producer "has a remarkable talent for making noise funky, and he shows it to great effect".<ref name=Spin>http://books.google.com/books?id=v28LuIZchkEC&pg=PA84&dq=above+the+law+murder+rap&hl=en&sa=X&ei=-2KRULKDO-qe2QXLqYDgAQ&ved=0CDUQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=above%20the%20law%20murder%20rap&f=false</ref> However, Owen criticized Above the Law as lyricists, writing, "they present this hardcore life without any of the dandy charm that [[Big Daddy Kane]] or Oran 'Juice' Jones bring to it."<ref name=Spin/> ''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]] praised the song as "a breathtaking assembly of menacing sirens, backward drum loops, and [[Cold 187um]]'s animated taunts."<ref>http://books.google.com/books?id=lyYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA76&dq=above+the+law+murder+rap&hl=en&sa=X&ei=-2KRULKDO-qe2QXLqYDgAQ&ved=0CEcQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=above%20the%20law%20murder%20rap&f=false</ref>


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==

Revision as of 17:52, 31 October 2012

"Murder Rap"
Song

Murder Rap is a song by American gangsta rap group Above the Law, released as a single on February 8, 1990.[1] It was written by Cold 187um, Dr. Dre Go Mack, Laylaw and Total Kaos.[2]

Lyrical content

Allmusic's Alex Henderson says that the song's lyrics "let listeners know exactly what life in South Central was like."[3]

Reception

In his Allmusic review, Alex Henderson wrote that "The imaginative Dre's input as a producer is consistently beneficial", saying that the music "comes alive" as a result of Dr. Dre's input.[3] Regarding Above the Law's lyrical content, Henderson wrote, "the Angelenos had some freshness."[3] A review of the song by Frank Owen in Spin praised Dr. Dre's production, saying that the producer "has a remarkable talent for making noise funky, and he shows it to great effect".[4] However, Owen criticized Above the Law as lyricists, writing, "they present this hardcore life without any of the dandy charm that Big Daddy Kane or Oran 'Juice' Jones bring to it."[4] Vibe praised the song as "a breathtaking assembly of menacing sirens, backward drum loops, and Cold 187um's animated taunts."[5]

Legacy

In 1998, the song was included on the compilation Ruthless Records Tenth Anniversary: Decade of Game.[2] In 2002, Insane Clown Posse released a cover of the song on their album The Wraith: Shangri-La.[6] In 2006, ICP's cover was remixed for The Wraith: Remix Albums by Filthee Immigrants.[6] Insane Clown Posse's cover of the song led to a professional relationship between ICP and Cold 187um that led to the Above the Law member being signed to Psychopathic Records as a solo rapper.[7]

Track listing

  1. "Murder Rap"
  2. "Murder Rap" (Instrumental)
  3. "Another Execution"
  4. "Another Execution" (Instrumental)

References

  1. ^ a b http://www.allmusic.com/album/murder-rap-mw0001076589
  2. ^ a b c http://www.allmusic.com/song/murder-rap-mt0011964240
  3. ^ a b c http://www.allmusic.com/album/livin-like-hustlers-mw0000204000
  4. ^ a b http://books.google.com/books?id=v28LuIZchkEC&pg=PA84&dq=above+the+law+murder+rap&hl=en&sa=X&ei=-2KRULKDO-qe2QXLqYDgAQ&ved=0CDUQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=above%20the%20law%20murder%20rap&f=false
  5. ^ http://books.google.com/books?id=lyYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA76&dq=above+the+law+murder+rap&hl=en&sa=X&ei=-2KRULKDO-qe2QXLqYDgAQ&ved=0CEcQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=above%20the%20law%20murder%20rap&f=false
  6. ^ a b http://www.allmusic.com/song/murder-rap-mt0013120473
  7. ^ http://vimeo.com/38710769
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