Album: Foundation by Brand Nubian (1998)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Enlightened
Format: Album

Artist Background: The Five Percent Nation of Islam was a popular inspiration for numerous thinking-man's rap groups during the early '90s, and Brand Nubian was arguably the finest of the more militant crop. Although they were strongly related to the Native Tongues posse in style and sound, they weren't technically members, and were less reserved about spotlighting their politics and religion. Their outspokenness led to controversy, on an even larger scale than similarly minded groups like the X-Clan or Poor Ri... Part of the New Rochelle, New York music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Boogie Down Productions, Grand Puba, Main Source, Black Moon

Music Scene: Part of the New Rochelle, New York music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, Enlightened, 1990s, Album

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