The production throughout by DJ’s Cut Chemist and Nu-Mark provides the solid foundation for Chali 2na, Zaakir, Marc 7 and Akil to build upon. “Power in Numbers” is both a call to arms for their loyal fans and a challenge to those who have not given Jurassic 5 their chance to shine. 2000’s superior “Quality Control” album answered their call, but also pigeonholed the group as being too old school and esoteric for those weaned on a diet of thuggish jiggyness. Ever since their self-titled EP heralded their national debut in 1997, the buzz around J5 has been spearheaded by hip-hop heads who felt there was “something missing” in today’s rap. If that description indicates their desire to craft great rhymes, deliver true showmanship in concert, and achieve more together than seperately, then by all means lump them in with Run-D.M.C. From their humble beginnings in the Los Angeles cafe Good Life to the worldwide recognition of the rap life, Jurassic 5 went from the 90’s to the 21st century with a style many said was vintage 1980’s.
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