June 23, 2003 @ 8:00 pm

NAAM Brigade - Early In The Game (Artist Direct)

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Balling or brawling against the odds is a Philly tradition—consider Dr.

Balling or brawling against the odds is a Philly tradition—consider Dr. J, Allen Iverson, and Rocky. NAAM Brigade keeps the custom alive on its brash debut. On the title cut, NB and fellow Illadelphian Freeway exchange live lyrical ammo over a ballistic bass line. The NAAM also spits hot lead on “Gangsta,” and Juvenile guests on the undulating ode to ass “What You Doin’ Wit Dat.” The group’s monotonous thug themes wear thin, however, and patches of hollow, synthetic production slow things down. Still, NAAM Brigade shows promise—it may yet do the City of Brotherly Thugs proud.

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