Riders Of The Storm: The Underwater Album Vinyl

Boogiemonsters were an American hip hop group composed of Bronxborn rapper Mondo McCann, Alaskan native Vex Da Vortex Sean Pollard,and Jamaicanborn brothers Myntric Sean Myers and Yodared Ivor Al Myers. The members met while attending Virginia State University,quickly connected, and began recording demos and performing at campus events. Their early momentum led them to win first place atHoward Universitys HipHop Convention.PendulumEMI record label signed the four MCs and released their debut album Riders Of The Storm The Underwater Album in 1994.The first single, Recognized Thresholds of Negative Stress, introduced their thoughtful, alternative approach to hip hop. It was followed by34Honeydips in Gotham, a smooth tribute to the fly sistas of the city, and Strange, built around a slick Cameo sample. Another standout track,34Salt Water Taffy Slo Jam, is noted as one of the earliest nonRoots session appearances by future producer Scott Storch.Riders Of the Storm The Underwater Album delivers a focused blend of rugged beats, sharp lyricism, and atmospheric production that standsapart in the 90s hip hop landscape. Its mix of conscious themes and deep grooves makes it essential for fans of underground hip hop.The albums mellow, funky, alternative sound sits comfortably alongside groups like A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, giving it atimeless place in the eras most creative and forwardthinking releases.