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Feb 23, 2018 · This song could work outside of the context of A Prince Among Thieves as an extended metaphor, which is actually pretty high praise for a track featured on a hip hop concept album. De La Soul slide back into old habits on this playful Prince Paul production that contrasts sharply with the overall theme (drug addiction) without ever playing it ...
From Prince Paul’s 1999 rap Opera classic “A Prince Among Thieves,” the song “A Prince Among Thieves” serves as the conclusion to the album’s gripping storyline. It emphasizes the tragic loss of a friendship as the protagonist’s best friend succumbs to the lure of drugs, leading to his demise.
A Prince Among Thieves is the second studio album by hip hop artist Prince Paul. A Prince Among Thieves was well received by music critics. Music essayist Robert Christgau has called it "the closest thing to a true rock opera you've ever heard".
Feb 23, 1999 · From the brilliant concept album Prince Paul’s “A Prince Among Thieves,” De La Soul’s track is an expansive metaphor for crack addiction. Pos' verse describes crack use like booking a flight.
Feb 22, 2019 · A Prince Among Thieves was a solid critical favorite — #16 in the 1999 Pazz & Jop poll, 10 slots ahead of Eminem’s The Slim Shady LP, and just one behind the Handsome Boy Modeling School ...
The song “Tariq’s Dilemma (Intro)” by Prince Paul sets the stage for the entire album, “A Prince Among Thieves” released in 1999. The track starts at the end of the story and introduces us to the main character, Tariq, who has been shot and is receiving medical help.
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Feb 23, 1999 · A Prince Among Thieves Lyrics: I tried to be there but you wouldn't let me in / Before hustlin', we were friends / Damn, what a price to pay / Shows the thought you can't take away / Now,...
