DJ Muggs — Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley

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In the last five years, Cypress Hill’s DJ Muggs has done over a dozen joint albums with the likes of Mach-Hommy, Rome Streetz and CRIMEAPPLE, and in 2023, he teamed up with Madlib and Meyhem Lauren for the album <i>Champagne for Breakfast</i>. Still, the rapper/producer’s <i>Soul Assassins</i> compilations have always been special: They're a chance for him to bring in whatever MCs he wants to on his own terms. Previous instalments included the likes of Mobb Deep, Goodie Mob, Dr. Dre, KRS-One and Kool G Rap. But the first two of the series dropped in 1997 and 2000. <i>Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley</i> arrived accompanied by a film with director Jason Goldwatch (Pharrell, Kid Cudi, Action Bronson), dropping weeks later. Whether Muggs is working with established greats or lesser-known names, he always brings his A game—and the rappers return the favour with inspired performances of their own. CeeLo Green turned in a memorable verse with Goodie Mob on the original <i>Soul Assassins</i>’ “Decisions, Decisions”, and he returns for the haunting “Jokers Wild”. Scarface and Freddie Gibbs sound right at home over the ominous bells and plodding drums of “Street Made”, and “Sicilian Gold” is a perfectly luxurious backdrop for a sharp Ghostface Killah and Westside Gunn to show off their jewels and opulent wares. Boldy James (who makes three appearances on the album) gives vivid imagery of packing a Ford Escape with weight on “We Coming for the Safe”, and T.F comically refers to blood-splattered boots as “tie-dye Timbs” on the aptly titled “Shell Casings”. Slick Rick even tries out a double-time flow alongside Method Man on “Metropolis”, and “Dump On Em” places B-Real with Ice Cube and MC Ren for as satisfying a West Coast anthem as you'll hear in 2023. It's not just a list of stars, as compilations may seem. There are a variety of different vocal timbres here, and DJ Muggs has the beatmaking chops and decision-making necessary to to get the most out of each of them.

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  1. The Time Has Come 0:58
  2. It's On 2:57
  3. Check In (Original Version) 3:33
  4. Sicilian Gold 1:54
  5. 67 Keys 2:27
  6. Mr. Cartoon Interlude 0:25
  7. Jokers Wild 3:34
  8. Shell Casings 2:32
  9. Street Made 2:42
  10. Where We At 1:44
  11. We Ain't Playin (feat. Devin the Dude) 3:52
  12. Burn the Playbook 2:26
  13. Majik 0:57
  14. Crazy Horse 1:58
  15. Metropolis 2:50
  16. We Coming For the Safe 2:34
  17. Skeleton Bones 2:30
  18. Dump On Em (feat. MC Ren) 3:36
  19. Outro (feat. Estevan Oriol & Spanto) 2:37