My Own Worst Enemy (CD)

COMPACT DISC LIMITED TO 200 COPIES WORLDWIDE My Own Worst Enemy is a collaboration between two of the most respected men in Rap—Roxbury’s Edo G & Mount Vernon, NY’s Pete Rock. Pete mailed physical beat tapes to Edo in Boston and he chose from them to create the ode to his home “Boston” that was heard across the city shortly after the Red Sox ended their 86 year World Series drought.  Contributors include Special Teamz member Jaysaun on “Just Call My Name”, “Streets Is Callin”—produced by and featuring longtime collaborator and former labelmate Diamond D and “Stop Dat” also featuring Lawtown’s Krumb Snatcha and Soul Brother #1 Pete Rock. Ed & Pete team up again on “Right Now!” Edo waxes poetic with his A&E partner Masta Ace on the DJ Supreme produced “Wishing” where they imagine a better world we’re all still hoping comes to fruition one day. On tracks like “Voices” and “School ‘Em” Edo G drops the bars, Pete supplies the beat and the hook—showcasing the everlasting classic appeal of a true partnership between an emcee and producer on wax. Nothing beats the chemistry between two Rap veterans who’ve mastered the art of making concise bodies of work and honed them over decades. The grand finale is the kinetic “Revolution” produced by DJ Revolution of the world famous Wake Up Show with Sway & King Tech. Reissued and remastered by Coalmine Reissues—where every detail matters—My Own Worst Enemy forever preserves in amber for future generations of Rap listeners the essence of Rap virtuosity as provided by two of the genre’s elder statesmen. -Dart Adams Tracklist: 01. Boston 02. Just Call My Name (feat. Jaysuan) 03. Voices 04. School’Em 05. Streets Is Callin’ (feat. Diamond D, Jaysaun) 06. Pay the Price (feat. Jaysaun) 07. Wishing (feat. Masta Ace) 08. Right Now (feat. Pete Rock) 09. Stop Dat (feat. Krumb Snatcha, Jaysaun) 10. Revolution (feat. DJ Revolution) Album Specs: This collector’s edition CD reissue is limited to 200 copies and features newly reimagined artwork by renowned designer Mr. Krum, with audio remastered by D Sane at Digital Age Sound. Housed in a four-panel jewel case, the packaging includes an expanded booklet featuring a vintage centerfold photo of Edo G, along with a rear panel foreword by Dart Adams. Additional design details include the Japanese characters from the OBI strip printed beneath the tray card, visible through the front cover artwork. Critical Praise: “Thankfully, Edo G’s joint project with Pete Rock is a welcomed audio journey back to when simple boom-bap and straightforward wordplay were the norms.” -AllHipHop “With ‘My Own Worst Enemy,’ Edo.G succeeds by presenting a cohesive album full of moving beats and solid lyricism.” -William Ketchum III, Rap Reviews