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Conspiracy (PA) by Junior M.A.F.I.A.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By SID
Format:Audio CD
The Notorious B.I.G. may not be the Godfather, but he's still the reigning Big Poppa. And for all intents and purposes, he's the don of the Junior M.A.F.I.A. They are his protégés and his posse. His appearance on Conspiracy, their debut, pulls the album closer to the apex of this year's hip-hop. From the first sample of his voice in "White Chalk," there is no question that he is the guiding force behind this record.
Conspiracy seems a bit disjointed because it follows the loose narrative of a friend who's been shot, with little segues between the songs laying out the story. Strangely, the songs that the segues lead into don't have much to do with the story, and the narrative seems like an afterthought.
This is not necessarily a bad feature, it just makes the album play more like a compilation of songs by members of the crew rather than a group effort. NWA 's masterpiece, Straight Outta Compton , played in much the same way.
"Player's Anthem" is a standout, with the Notorious B.I.G. laying down rhymes in his inimitable style over a jazzy vibe and bass combo. Other rappers in the M.A.F.I.A. take their turns in this song, but are overshadowed by Biggie and Little Kim. She shines here and on other tracks like "Get Money" and "Back Stabbers." Too few female M.C.s can hold their own, but luckily for us, Little Kim is a facet of the best songs here.
While "White Chalk" features able rapping by Trife and Larceny of the Snakes, it falls into the easy trap of being just another gangsta tale. The track builds itself around the sound of a beating heart, moving slowly as a sluggish bassline surrounds the tale of another death on the streets in the hood.
"Realms of Junior M.A.F.I. Read more ›
Conspiracy seems a bit disjointed because it follows the loose narrative of a friend who's been shot, with little segues between the songs laying out the story. Strangely, the songs that the segues lead into don't have much to do with the story, and the narrative seems like an afterthought.
This is not necessarily a bad feature, it just makes the album play more like a compilation of songs by members of the crew rather than a group effort. NWA 's masterpiece, Straight Outta Compton , played in much the same way.
"Player's Anthem" is a standout, with the Notorious B.I.G. laying down rhymes in his inimitable style over a jazzy vibe and bass combo. Other rappers in the M.A.F.I.A. take their turns in this song, but are overshadowed by Biggie and Little Kim. She shines here and on other tracks like "Get Money" and "Back Stabbers." Too few female M.C.s can hold their own, but luckily for us, Little Kim is a facet of the best songs here.
While "White Chalk" features able rapping by Trife and Larceny of the Snakes, it falls into the easy trap of being just another gangsta tale. The track builds itself around the sound of a beating heart, moving slowly as a sluggish bassline surrounds the tale of another death on the streets in the hood.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By E.J. Rupert
Format:Audio CD
When Biggie's Ready to Die dropped, he kept yelling out, "Junior M.A.F.I.A." and people kept wondering who in the world they are. The answer to our questions came when "Players Anthem" and "I Need You Tonight" (featuring Aaliyah) came out, and most of us ran to the store to cop the album. Anything having to do with Biggie has to be good, right?
Wrong, this album was such a disappointment. I gave it one extra star because Biggie drops such amazing verses that I would have been a fool not to buy the album. The best song is not "Get Money" but "Oh My Lord" (produced by Special Ed) where he drops extra-nice rhymes. Also, Lil' Kim has such a dope flow that no one cared if Biggie wrote her rhymes. But with the exception of Lil' Cease, the other members were wack. Songs like "Lyrical Wizardry" and even "White Chalk" (with that dope "flatline" beat) suffer from too many Biggie-inspired lyrics and rappers who just aren't dope enough. Even the intro and outro seem like a ripoff from Ready to Die. Not to mention there are absolutely no "beats" on the whole album. Buy this album only to hear Biggie and Kim rock the mic.
Wrong, this album was such a disappointment. I gave it one extra star because Biggie drops such amazing verses that I would have been a fool not to buy the album. The best song is not "Get Money" but "Oh My Lord" (produced by Special Ed) where he drops extra-nice rhymes. Also, Lil' Kim has such a dope flow that no one cared if Biggie wrote her rhymes. But with the exception of Lil' Cease, the other members were wack. Songs like "Lyrical Wizardry" and even "White Chalk" (with that dope "flatline" beat) suffer from too many Biggie-inspired lyrics and rappers who just aren't dope enough. Even the intro and outro seem like a ripoff from Ready to Die. Not to mention there are absolutely no "beats" on the whole album. Buy this album only to hear Biggie and Kim rock the mic.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
The Junior M.A.F.I.A. cd titled "Conspiracy," is indeed a good cd to add to your rap collection. I am a fan of all of the coasts of rap. East, West, South, North, Midwest, you name it. Though this album may not be able to match up with albums like 2pac's "Me Against The World," or Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's "E.1999 Eternal," it sure represents the East Coast's style of 1995. The highlights on this one are White Chalk, Player's Anthem, I Need You Tonight, and Get Money. This is definitly a must-own for any rap fan, especially a rap fan of the east coast!
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By "lilking101"
Format:Audio CD
Junior M.A.F.I.A. are not real rappers. "Conspiracy" has its delights(Player's Anthem; Realms of Junior M.A.F.I.A.; Get Money), but they never really show us who Junior M.A.F.I.A. is. Biggie and Lil' Kim seem to be the only ones who are noticable on this album, because the other rappers go from song to song rapping about the same things(murder, drugs, sex). No wonder Pac dissed them. The main point is buy Biggie's two albums(not Born Again) and Lil' Kim's debut if you want better music.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This album has alot of great track and especially get moeny and the aaliyah track which is so catchy. I now understand why they were so good, Biggie taught them a lot about the music biz. Kim is a gret artist too and you can see from this album
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Good album... must have if you're a rap fan.. especially if you like the old bad boy entertainment... not this commercial rubbish that they sell now!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By "theefoxxx"
Format:Audio CD
with the help of the notorious big, junior mafia, comprised of the snakes, kleptomaniac, the 6's, and lil kim, made a hot record for the mid 90's. what better person to be connected with at the time then biggie who produced the album. songs like "white chalk" and "murder onze" show incredible lyrics. (check out larceny's last verse on "murder onze")the incessant hospital sounds on "white chalk" give an eerie but cool feel to track 2. kleptomaniac aka klep puts down the best 32 bars on the album with "oh my lord" feat biggie. cease got good recognition with this album too. lil kim definatelly did her thing and it didn't hurt her one bit to be side by side with biggie on the 2 main singles. what makes this album four stars though, in my opinion, is the credibility. in the march or april issue of xxl cease says how big got JM into the music biz before they got to heavy in the dope game and the album makes them look like drug lords. also, besides lil kim and trife and larceny and maybe klep, jr mafia had their lyrics written for them. sounds a lot like memph bleek. anyway for the sake of the production, hot beats for the time, hot lyricism, and two gold singles, get this album.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
NICE MUSIC
THIS MUSIC IS NICE. I MEAN WHAT MORE CAN I SAY. EVERYTHING IS JUST THERE WHEN IT COMES TO QUALITY & VIBE.
Published 9 months ago by Orlando Brian Anthony
3.0 out of 5 stars
My Junior M.A.F.I.A. "Conspiracy" Review
So what to say about this album. This is my third review on Amazon and to get a feel for the way I rate you can check out my other album ratings. Read more
Published on April 25, 2010 by Mister E
5.0 out of 5 stars
The B.I.G crew.
I believe this was the jump start for Lil Kim. B.I.G had big plans for this crew. However, the rest of the group couldn't handle the pressure. Read more
Published on February 21, 2009 by Mustafa
2.0 out of 5 stars
It has two songs
This album sucks. It has two songs on the entire album and they are get money and players anthem. They are only hot because big is on them. Read more
Published on June 10, 2006 by Kurupt
3.0 out of 5 stars
it's tight but not all right.
look, i only like some of their songs and probably was its only best album they will ever make. what happened to the other jm rappers, did they dissapear in the crowd? Read more
Published on January 31, 2006
3.0 out of 5 stars
Its Ok
I just wondered what happenned to the other JM Rappers if you like them its a deep dark grimey album smooth in its on way buy it if you like the Lil Kim of Old and I do that's why... Read more
Published on November 25, 2005 by JiggaJ1979
2.0 out of 5 stars
song
I have this album somewhere lost in my house. Anyway this album only has about 3 good tracks. I really like the song with Aliyah though. RIP. Read more
Published on March 10, 2005 by Dance Dance Dance
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sounds like an uncompleted demo on this album
Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s first album from 1995 had a few good numbers, but most of this album is uneven. It sounds like it was recorded on a New York subway in Brooklyn and wasn't... Read more
Published on February 28, 2005 by Preston
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 star w/o big
i would give this album 1 star if biggie wasnt on it lol..biggies perfect flow and lyrics are crazy..i like this album because i only like listening to biggies verses.. Read more
Published on February 23, 2005
2.0 out of 5 stars
Junior M.A.F.I.A - Should Be Called Suspect Rappers
A group living in the shadow of Notorious B.I.G. The album is only good for some of Biggie's and Kim's verses. Read more
Published on December 25, 2003 by "jokerindarkness"
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