Soundbombing is a 1997 compilation album from independent Hip Hop label Rawkus Records. This was the first in a long line of acclaimed compilations from Rawkus, followed by two installments of the Lyricist Lounge series and two more Soundbombing albums. The compilation is hosted by DJ Evil Dee of Da Beatminerz and Black Moon, and features tracks from Rawkus roster members like Company Flow, Sir Menelik, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek and Mos Def, as well as appearances from Kool Keith, R.A. The Rugged Man, Mr. Man, and L-Fudge. Featuring mostly singles mixtape-style from the Rawkus label, later Soundbombing albums were not all singles.
Soundbombing II is the second installment in Rawkus Records' Soundbombing compilation series.
Soundbombing III is the third installment of the Rawkus Records Soundbombing series. The album was not nearly as critically acclaimed as its predecessor Soundbombing 2, but was able to sell moderately well, led by the single "The Life", featuring Styles P and Pharoahe Monch which was sent to radio during the week of April 29, 2002. Taking after 2000's Lyricist Lounge 2, Soundbombing III furthers the label's transition to a more commercial sound, which caused harsh criticisms from die-hard Rawkus fans. The album features Styles P, Pharoahe Monch, Mos Def, Skillz, Missy Elliott, Kool G Rap, Capone-N-Noreaga, Hi-Tek, Jonell, Method Man, Zap Mama, Talib Kweli, Common, Q-Tip, The Beatnuts, DJ Quik, Novel, The Roots, Cocoa Brovaz, Dawn Penn and R.A. The Rugged Man. The compilation is hosted by Cipha Sounds and Mr. Choc. The compilation contains many remixes of tracks already having appeared on earlier released albums, however the album does contain singles.
My man.. he said.. could he create a soundbomb?
Say that's a good question
* evidence, I'm bringin it *
* rakka, iri-science, rapid-fire how I transmit *
* we got catash with that west coast rhymin, bombin.. *
Yes I can.. yes I can..
[evidence]
Most want what they don't have, especially in this game
But on the other side of the rainbow -- yo' shit's exactly the same
I aim one eye closed, so now you've been exposed
To my scope, an infrared target at night you glow
Got the chance, took it, hype tape that's what they tellin me
Soundboming in stereophone audio fidelity
Flows get took, a simple plan, best-sellin book
And people in the clutch open they mouth too much
I drop bars so hard, the code explodes
And bells ring like don king fights ain't worth the dough
Sounds from tones, and licks from quincy jones
Backdrop, my microphone so I can chop down clones
I pull, expand, boom bap, no high hats
To hide behind the fact your wack vocal's off track
Droppin verses like this, a pleasure for me to do
Signin off, dilated platform, j-rock and babu
[iriscience]
It's the return of iri-stealth, the intelligence plane
I'm picked up by radar, but too late, here comes the rain
I make you feel wingtip audiomatics
I travel the map to any part of the planet
Now word on the street is y'all suckers want static
Since most kids are spoiled these days, I let em have it
Land on stage, I see the mic and I grab it
Get the crowd movin side to side, like I panned it
Had to multiply my crew (well that's math)
Subtract or divide your crew (well that's wrath)
What I put inside the bleeds (oh that's hash)
Oh you want a new dick to ride? (go ask tash)
For the dj's, I keep a microphone in my palm
And for the people paranoia's a weapon so stay calm
For the toys, I take flight again for soundbombing
One-nine-nine-nine like sadat x and common
[tash]
Ahh, catashtra, the gunner from the crew that drunk the beer up
Keep your distance from my mic, this alki style'll fuck your ear up
But cheer up!! that's the way the bottle spills
Dj's they think I'm shady cause they know I steal the wheels
Cause tash kick the real, kick it with niggaz with no deals
Y'all fools ain't got no skills, y'all need to peep my homey phil
Peep the barbershop, peep defari while you at it
Dj j-rock, babu, and rhettmatic
Cause that's the type of shit catash be pumpin in the volvo
Where homies hittin me up like, "nigga what's up with that solo? "
I tell em that the object of my whole project
Is mic domination, so it takes concentration
Peep what I'm facin, facin r&b the guns
Are you in it with the heart or are you in it for the funds?
Cause tash got the style that's dangerous as mountain climbin