P.S.: Did Tek and Steele miss a couple of sessions in English class? I mean, "Wrektime?" "Wrekonize?" Seriously? Tek and Steele go back and forth on it like they did on "Wrektime," but on this occasion, it sounds forced, and it actually sounds like they are out of breath as they are doing it. The snares on this are crazy, but this time, the hook doesn't really work for Smif-N-Wessun. Also, this time, Tek and Steele spit some good lines, like these bars by Steele, for instance: " I got one in store for hardcore fanatics, bangin' from basement to attic put static if ya got dramatics." This record is nails, and I have a feeling I'm going to be saying that a lot the rest of the way. He does, however, rap another ill hook for Dah Shinin'. Rock of Heltah Skeltah is featured here, but he doesn't drop a verse. Hard-hitting kicks return here, even more pronounced than they were on the album's lead track. While I am not exactly sure what the heck either "Wrektime" or "Wontime" exactly means, both songs work. A siren-type sound surfaces on the hook, as well, making it that much more enjoyable. Plus, it's the sick hook that makes this track, as Tek and Steele both trade small bars back and forth in a hypnotizing fashion. Walt, are not as blatant as on "Timz N Hood Chek," but the hats and snares pick up the slack. DJ Evil Dee is the member of Da Beatminerz who produced this cut. This track doesn't have much in the way of lyrics, as it consists of Tek and Steele talking about how rough they are, but it bangs, nevertheless. Don't take that as a bad thing, either, because the beats on Dah Shinin' knock, and "Timz N Hood Chek" is a perfect example of that, as booming, dusty kicks are backed by similarly booming and dusty hats and snares. Like I said this album is produced solely by Da Beatminerz, so expect an unlimited amount of dusty drums with little in the way of background instruments. There really isn't much more to say, so let's get that review going. Like Originoo Gunn Clappaz, Smif-N-Wessun sometimes incorporates reggae-ish elements into their songs, as both members of the group display the capability to change up their flows to portray a Jamaican-like style.ĭah Shinin' is not considered to be on the same level as Enta Da Stage, but it occasionally finds itself on top 100 lists and is generally a staple in the collections of true hip-hop heads. They are known for their both violent and laid-back lyrics and are considered by many to be one of the better hip-hop duos ever. Dah Shinin' is certainly Smif-n-Wessun's strongest album to date, and it represents da Beatminerz's high point as well.Continuing with the Boot Camp Clik theme, I think it's time to take a look at another 90s classic, Dah Shinin', Smif-N-Wessun's debut album, a project produced entirely by Da Beatminerz.įor those of you who may be unfamiliar with Smif-N-Wessun, they are a two-man group, much like Heltah Skeltah, consisting of rappers Tek and Steele.
Indeed, few hip-hop albums offer such a unified coherent effort. Their smoked-out rhymes match the beats perfectly. Tek and Steele don't break any new ground, but they bring enough joyful abandon to their tales of guns, drugs, and thugs to keep things interesting.
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On Smif-n-Wessun's debut, they create a series of hazy soundscapes perfect for the group's brand of lyrical mayhem. Da Beatminerz craft their songs with deep, fluid basslines and moody jazz samples. They were responsible for the groundbreaking tracks on Black Moon's Enta da Stage, the album on which Smif-n-Wessun made their debut, and they continue their strong track record on Dah Shinin'. The stars of the album aren't really the two MCs, Tek and Steele, but the Beatminerz production team. That's too bad, because the group's album is a masterpiece of New York City crime rap. Upon its release in 1995, Smif-n-Wessun's Dah Shinin' was unfortunately swept aside by the popular onslaught of the Notorious B.I.G. 2 product ratings - VERY RARE 1ST PRESS Dah Shinin' by Smif-N-Wessun CD, Jan-1995 JAZZ RAP VG+.
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