Coming deep from the dirty south, Bun B and his partner in rhyme Pimp C have returned with a double disc album. The Texas rap veterans are known to the world as UGK. They have delivered one of the most anticipated albums of the year, complete with their trademarked soulful sounds and slick turf talk.
The new album UGK-Underground Kingz is a celebration of sorts for the two, as they have overcome personal obstacles to return to the game as a duo. Pimp C, recently released from his jail sentence, is finally back on the block, bringing a fire in his vocal delivery that is determined and undeterred.
While he was away, Pimp C’s name became legend in the rap world, as “Free Pimp C” became the mantra of the mixtapes and the word on the street. Bun B took the opportunity to do feature work on damn near every popular rap song coming out of the south, with each guest vocal appearance outshining the last. The ploy worked, as Bun B's solo album Trill reminded everyone why he is in the game, with his effortless performances and memorable metaphors.
Now that Bun and Sweet Jones are back together, you know the level of trillness is about to go through the roof! UGK recently won BET Music Awards for Best Collaboration with Outkast "International Players Anthem" and Video of the Year for the same song! The song is the first single off the UGK double disc.
In case you are new to the underground sound of the south, be forewarned. This is not the east coast, backpacker version of underground, nor is it the west coast, sun filled, care free, underground flow. When Bun & Pimp C take it to the underground, it's more like the criminal side of the underground. Their tales of hustlers, crooks, and drugs is a look into the world of the average, local D-Boy. What else would you expect from a man named Pimp C, but “real talk”, as we say.
UGK are pioneers in rap, as their mix of blues rhythms, Hip-Hop, and tales from the hood have influenced several of today's top rappers. They have been a cornerstone of Southern Hip-Hop since the beginning, a fact they feel many overlook. Hip-Hop heads and UGK fans will not be disappointed by the package. UGK ride out dirty as ever on this one!
The blazing Three 6 Mafia produced “International Players (I Choose You),” featuring Outkast is here, represented with both the Three 6 Mafia version, and a chopped and screwed version. “The Game Belongs To Me” is a perfect example of the UGK sound, with wah-wah guitars and a sung chorus declaring the royalty of the street scholars. UGK have held the spot of the slickest hustlers on the mic, with their pimped out, slow riding music that has won them fans worldwide. This album is a perfect addition to the UGK collection.
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