Heist Of The Century Is An Instant Classic And No One Knows!
La The Darkman is an artist with unlimited talent. He has proven that on his first opus. Graduating from the Wu-Tang academy, La proven skill on tracks like "Spring Water" featuring Raekwon, "Element Of Suprise" featuring U-God & Masta Killa, the title track featuring Killarmy's Killa Sin, and my favorite track, "4 Souls" featuring Shotti Screwface. La The Darkman even slow things down for the ladies on the Maia Campbell featured, "Love", and he tells stories on the Havoc produced "City Lights" and the aforementioned, "Element Of Suprise". Production by Carlos "Six July" Broady, 4th Disciple, RZA, and Havoc is dark and grimy. Go and get this album.
All around weak material
Out of all the Wu spinoff groups/artists that have come up, La has to be the worst. It's a wonder how this unskilled MC even came up, or why the Wu would want to be affiliated with him. Throughout the album, he drops boring raps about crime in the city, in a bland, unappealing manner, which make the CD a chore to even listen to. On on the title cut "Heist Of The Century", La does spin an intruiging tale of robbing the government. As far as the beats go, there are a few head nodders, but only one track, "Shine", has a beat that's good enough to overcome La's lyrical impediment. Other than that, most of the production is just average. In fact, some songs sound far too commercial for the Wu, with recycled beats and lyrics about Lucci and Rolexes, and Versachi. To sum it up, Wu fans will be dissapointed by this lethargic CD.
a classic to say the least
Lason Jackson is his real name. Grew up in the Bronx and spent some time in Grand Rapids, Michigan during his high school years. I my self am a Detroit native and I know some cats who went to highschool with him in the GR (Grand Rapids). Anyways, this CD Blew the F*** up back in 1999, spreadin across michigan from the Grand Rap to Motown in a matter of weeks. It is a pure classic in east coast hip hop. I put this one right up there next to The Lifestylyes of Da Poor and Dangerous and The Infamous (if you don't know what i'm talkin about then consider yourself ignorant). If mobb deep had a third member it would be La (He's that rugged!!!). The wu (rza) made a wise move pickin La up but they have not funded him on any future projects. Last time I heard he was openin for Killah P for some shows in michigan. One of my boyz talked to him and he said he was workin on a new project independant of the wu. It will be interesting to see what the outcome (if any) will be. (...)
Great Album
This cd is pure fire. Upon first listening I was amazed at how hard La comes on this album.
The lyrical content is just nasty. The beats are great as well. A few good samples to compliment LA's vocals make this an album you have to purchase for your collection.This is definetly the best WU-tang solo album released. Thats right I said it. La KILLS mcs. This artist is highly slept on.
I put La up there with the all time greats.
(He needs some new releases tho)
Enjoy
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Just read my review,I'm not your average hip hop listener,I've been listening to hip hop for over 20 years and I know whats what.This album is a 5 mic - classic,it has outstanding smooth underground beats and is anti-commercial.LA The Darkman has fluent lyrical skills N has a lot of potential.You wont be disappointed,Word is bomb get this ish right now n if you love the WU scene the You'll LOVE THIS Wu-Connection!!Wu-4Eternity
