Can-I-Bus [PA]

Performer: Canibus
Artist: Pras; Wyclef Jean
Distributor: Fontana Distribution

Notes: Personnel includes: Canibus, Free, Pras (rap vocals); MB2 (vocals); Eddison "Elektrik" Sainsbury, Wyclef Jean (guitar); Salaam Remi (programming); Jenny Fujita, Product (background vocals). Producers include: Wyclef Jean, Jerry Wonder, Salaam Remi, L.G., DJ Clark Kent. Engineers include: Gary "Mon" Noble, Chris Theis, Ed Miller. Personnel: Wyclef Jean (guitar); Salaam Remi (programming); Product for R.C.E. (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Chris Theis; Kenny Ort�z; Gary Noble; Andy Grassi; Warren Riker. Recording information: Chung King Studios, New York, NY; Crib; Palm Tree Studios; Quad Recording Studios, New York, NY; Sony Music Studios, New York, NY. Photographers: Michael Benabib; Jill Greenberg. Unknown Contributor Role: Eddison Sainsbury. "When you look at me long enough/I start to read your thoughts/If your signal was strong enough/And then I call your bluff." Those words, along with the rest of Canibus' verse on the LL Cool J posse cut "4-3-2-1," sparked an intense battle between Canibus and LL. That battle led to Canibus' "2nd Round Knockout," a song directed at LL which not only dissed LL severely, but also showcased Canibus' incredible rhyming talent. Since then, the MC's debut album was highly anticipated. His three-dimensional rhyme style gained Canibus critical acclaim for being one of the most innovative new MCs in hip-hop. With CAN-I-BUS, the debut album, Canibus delivers more of the battle-rhyme lyrics that are his stock in trade. Still, he manages to cover new ground with conceptually strong cuts like "I Honor U," which is dedicated to his mother. With his lyrical skills, Canibus represents the elements that helped build rap music. "When you look at me long enough/I start to read your thoughts/If your signal was strong enough/And then I call your bluff." Those words, along with the rest of Canibus' verse on the LL Cool J posse cut "4-3-2-1," sparked an intense battle between Canibus and LL. That battle led to Canibus' "2nd Round Knockout," a song directed at LL which not only dissed LL severely, but also showcased Canibus' incredible rhyming talent. Since then, the MC's debut album wa highly anticipated. His three-dimensional rhyme style gained Canibus critical acclaim for being one of the most innovative new MCs in hip-hop. With CAN-I-BUS, the debut album, Canibus delivers more of the battle-rhyme lyrics that are his stock in trade. Still, he manages to cover new ground with conceptually strong cuts like "I Honor U," which is dedicated to his mother. With his lyrical skills, Canibus represents the elements that helped build rap music.

Entertainment Weekly (9/18/98, p.86) - "...CAN-I-BUS? is steeped in old-school verbal swipes and boasting skills....he's taken it upon himself to offer advice and career guidance to fellow hip-hoppers....At a time when gangsta Glock-and-spiel fantasies still propel albums into the top 10, Canibus' self-help approach is undeniably refreshing..." - Rating: B Q (11/98, pp.112-114) - 4 stars (out of 5) - "...incongrously rich music that beguiles....polished to a beautiful, clear shine by Wycleff Jean..."

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