Army Of The Pharoahs - In Death Reborn

Army of the Pharaohs are back with a new album, In Death Reborn.

If you’re unfamiliar with these guys, they’re a long-running rap crew featuring the talents of Vinnie Paz, Apathy, Celph Titled, Esoteric, and more—way, way more. They’ve got a bit of a revolving door of members over the years, and it’s actually added to the appeal of the group’s music.

Army of the Pharaohs’ primary objective is ruthless verse delivered by a train of lethal MCs on a series of hard-hitting instrumentals. Simple enough, right?

It’s a formula the project as stuck pretty passionately to for four records now. I’m not gonna say this is their best—because that’s definitely up for debate—but this’ll unquestionably be some of the grimiest rap you hear this year.

Enjoy!

Vinnie Paz- "The Oracle" (prod. DJ Premier)

Vinnie Paz, hardcore hip hop specialist and member of collective Jedi Mind Tricks, is releasing his second solo LP, God of the Serengeti, on October 22 via Enemy Soil. The record will feature production from names ranging from DJ Premier to Havoc of Mobb Deep, as well as guest verses from Scarface, Mobb Deep, Immortal Technique, Kool G Rap, and others. Above, you can listen to "The Oracle," a DJ-Premier produced track from the album.

Equipped with an assertive demeanor and unrelenting flow, Paz uses the track's three minutes to spits a series of bragadocious yet smart lines. DJ Premier's menacing, bass-heavy boom bap beat lays the foundation, assisting Paz in painting a ferocious, fight-friendly atmosphere. With its well-executed beat and a handful of clever lyrics, the song isn't mindlessly belligerent, but it certainly doesn't hold back with its in-your-face attitude.