Black Bastards

by KMD

Overview

Originally scheduled for release back in 1994 but scrapped due to controversial cover art, K.M.D.'s follow-up to their debut Mr. Hood was considered to be one of the Holy Grail records in the annals of hip-hop history. The death of group member Sub-Roc in a car accident squashed the future of K.M.D. shortly after it was recorded. Employing ideals and samples from the album The Blue Guerilla by Kain of the Last Poets, the tone of this record was to be dramatically different than their first, which was lighthearted and playful while still spreading a message about racial stereotypes. Volatile yet poignant tracks like "What a Nigga Know" and "Black Bastards!" are hip-hop fireballs. Subjects like alcoholism ("Sweet Premium Wine"), drug use ("Smokin' That S*#%"), and women ("Plumskinzz") were all touched upon with incendiary tones. The sound of the record is very raw and sounds unfinished due to Elektra shelving the project, but it doesn't take away from the magic that would have made this a suitable follow-up. ~ Douglas Siwek

Product Details

Release Date:	03/31/2023
Label:	Rhymesayers Entertainment
UPC:	0826257036377
Rank:	31959

Album Credits

Performance Credits

KMD   Primary Artist
MF Grimm   Featured Artist
Lord Sear   Vocals

Technical Credits

Daniel Dumile Thompson   Composer
Q4   Producer
Dingilizwe Dumile   Composer
Alonzo Hodge   Composer