Biography
Ed O.G. (given birth to Edward Anderson) penned a poignant and amazing message monitor on his 1991 Compact disc Life of a youngster within the Ghetto. “Be considered a Father to YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER” was a more effective plea for parental responsibility than ratings of politics rhetoric spewed by remaining- and right-wing types. The complete disc was a troubling, evocative, and wonderfully created and performed take a look at inner-city existence that neither glorified nor reduced the tragedy nor understated the triumphs natural in making it through the madness. The follow-up, Roxbury 02119, wasn’t quite as fascinating, but was still kilometers ahead of a lot more greatly hyped and advertised hip-hop produces in 1993.