For over ten years, New York's Brand Nubian have been lacing us with intelligent, infectious, high-quality hip-hop. Sadat X, Grand Puba, Lord Jamar, and DJ Alamo released their debut LP All For One in 1990. Widely regarded as a classic, the record showcased lyrics that stressed respect, self-reliance, and 5% ideology, while introducing listeners to the three emcees' unique rhyme styles. Mostly self-produced, the deep but danceable record featured two hits, the title track and...  [+]