{"product_id":"balance-9","title":"Balance","description":"Swollen Members: Madchild, Prevail (rap vocals); DJ Zodak (turntables); EZ Roc.\u003cbr\u003eAdditional personnel includes: Everlast, Dilated Peoples, Divine Styler, Saafir, Aceyalone (rap vocals).\u003cbr\u003eProducers include: Kool DJ, The Alchemist, Paul Nice, Zodak, Evidence.\u003cbr\u003eOriginally released on Battle Axe (5001).\u003cbr\u003eRomancing the elements of nature, the witching-hour lyricism of the Swollen Members (Madchild and Previal) delves deeply into topics that have yet to be captured or pontificated on wax. SM are shaman-like oddities in this game, and judging from their topic matter alone, they would seem to fit in more at a Renaissance festival than in hip-hop's machismo-filled atmosphere. Prevail and Madchild divulge their cloak-and-dagger lyrics in a highly animated manner, and their chemistry is very developed for a group embarking on their freshman effort. Western guitar riffs and staccato high hats augment the duo's mental gymnastics on \"Out of Range,\" and the Alchemist leads a one-man symphony on the possessed \"Horrified Nights.\" Swollen Members enlist a stellar supporting cast throughout, with Dilated Peoples (\"Counterparts\"), Evidence (\"Bottle Rocket\"), Everlast, Divine Styler, and Del's Hieroglyphics ambiance, prevalent on \"Left Field\" with Unicorn. The witchdoctors of hip-hop are definitely at the forefront of developing a new style, and after listening to the Swollen Member's debut, your view of hip-hop may never be the same. ~ Matt Conaway","brand":"MovieMars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49078507798815,"sku":"881034113337","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7833\/0399\/files\/4c846c8db677ceaa14431a54c4c3e424_c567c253-441e-4f79-9214-72d6d20c7be9.jpg?v=1777783993","url":"https:\/\/www.moviemars.com\/products\/balance-9","provider":"MovieMars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}