ICE T

ICE T
RHYME PAYS (1987)
320 KBPS

Although this is not quite up to the level of subsequent Ice-T albums, this is still a classic album. My favorite cuts were the hardcore ones that previewed Ice-t's later career (6 in the mornin', Pain, Squeeze the Trigger), although the other cuts were also clever and entertaining, especially the title track and 409. No filler, except for the remixes at the end, but I only count the first 9 tracks as the real album. Pick this up, it is a must-have for anyone who enjoys real, intelligent rap and not the stuff that you see on MTV.

1. Intro/Rhyme Pays
2. 6 'N The Mornin'
3. Make It Funky
4. Somebody Gotta Do it (Pimpin' Ain't Easy!!!)
5. 409
6. I Love Ladies
7. Sex
8. Pain
9. Squeeze The Trigger
10. Make It Funky (12" Mix)
11. Sex (Bonus Beat)
12. Somebody Gotta Do it (Pimpin' Ain't Easy) (12" Mix)
13. Our Most Requested Record (Long Version)