yeah they are having fun for sure. prince paul was so good at making things sound light despite the content. 1800 suicide perfect example, sounds like a de la soul track and then you hear the words.
I learned to burn rap germs like antiseptics
Then release a piece of music lyric epic
Words like proverbs, blended, braided
Strong like a swarm or psalm of king David
I listened to this last week for the first time in an eternity and it’s pretty staggering how consistently great it is right the way through, very difficult to pick 3 favourites from it. I’d say it’s better than any peak Wu album too (which i love btw).
id probably have it at the top of the wu adjacent releases list for sure. edges out meth and reds blackout just barely for me. makes me wish that rza wouldve worked or co-produced with prince paul after 36 chambers.