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 Genocide Simply put, this is must-hear hip-hop. The Yunion are a conglomeration of rhymers that could, in some circles, be considered "Trekkies" —for they boldly go where no emcees have gone before. In so doing, this all-star team drops a 24-track effort that is one of the most lethal hip-hop efforts in  recent memory. Containing nearly as many female emcees as it does male emcees, The Yunion naturally bring a diverse sound to their projects, touching on a myriad of subjects, and this time out all related to the decreasing moral fiber of society.The project kicks off strong with "The Block" featuring Jack & Light Da Flow Minista. This in-your-face bass thumper embodies the essence of pure hip-hop and this project, fusing captivating tracks with compelling lyrics. Light Da Flow Minista strongly vies for the title of hip-hop’s most intense female lyricist, as evidenced on this track. She also drops her potent flow on "40 Bars", which is as gritty a cut as you’ll find in all of hip-hop. It’s a guaranteed hit! Mahogany Jones comes to the stage, displaying her skills on "Warrior" and "The Son". Check out "Hey Young World", which has Jones spitting fire over the a cheerleader's stomp provided by Alexis. The social relevance of this album can't be denied and becomes increasingly evident with each track. The Mad Prophets drop "Where's the Progress", which speaks to the financial growth that the hip hop community has experienced while acknowledging the moral regression that has occurred in the midst of it. "America’s Role Model" is a 74-second skit that shows a father purchasing an album for his daughter, filled with lyrical content that shows the ease with which families engage in the furtherance of pessimistic hip-hop. Fusing neo-soul with pure hip-hop, I-Ron-Ic-Lee teams with Maurice Jacobs on the bonafide hit "Open". Corey Red & Precise show up on the album, yet the duo appear on separate tracks, making for a rarity. Corey Red teams with Diallo on the remix of the "Yuinon Anthem", while Precise appears on three solo efforts, with the one titled "G.E.M." heralding the worth of a woman. Other Yuinon artists featured on this effort include Sistah Dee, Shekinah, Janee Bradford and Mark J, who gives the sermonic ending on the spoken word effort "Takin' It Back". This is as rich of a project as you will find in the music industry today. Its potency and legitimacy cannot be denied, as a spiritual Genocide is launched on the enemy’s plan to destroy the culture.
Email This To A Friend Yunion Records — reviewed by Gerard Bonner —
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