Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's blockbuster album, 'Uni5: The World's Enemy,' is its first release in more than 15 years with all five members in tow. Though 'Uni5: The World's Enemy' updates Bone's signature sound and style into a... more » less abrasive, more reflective incarnation, the group's potency has only been heightened.
Although Flesh-N-Bone was arrested in the late 1990's and sentenced to more than a decade in prison, having all five group members working in unison on 'Uni5: The World's Enemy' gave the collection more significance in a robust effort. The unity of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony shines throughout 'Uni5: The World's Enemy.'
The piano-accented 'Facts Don't Lie' features the group coming together to document its history and cement its status as the rap game's original thugs, while the melodic 'Pay What They Owe' details how Bone changed the music world.
Long-time Bone fans know that one of the group's strengths is its ability to make credible inspirational music. The moody 'My Life' and the bluesy 'Determination' encourage fans to look for the positive in life and to not give up in the face of
adversity.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony reaches its creative apex on 'Uni5: The World's Enemy.' It's an album that could have only been made by worldly, battle-tested, street-savvy men who have tasted success and disappointment, who have known triumph and failure.« less
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's blockbuster album, 'Uni5: The World's Enemy,' is its first release in more than 15 years with all five members in tow. Though 'Uni5: The World's Enemy' updates Bone's signature sound and style into a less abrasive, more reflective incarnation, the group's potency has only been heightened.
Although Flesh-N-Bone was arrested in the late 1990's and sentenced to more than a decade in prison, having all five group members working in unison on 'Uni5: The World's Enemy' gave the collection more significance in a robust effort. The unity of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony shines throughout 'Uni5: The World's Enemy.'
The piano-accented 'Facts Don't Lie' features the group coming together to document its history and cement its status as the rap game's original thugs, while the melodic 'Pay What They Owe' details how Bone changed the music world.
Long-time Bone fans know that one of the group's strengths is its ability to make credible inspirational music. The moody 'My Life' and the bluesy 'Determination' encourage fans to look for the positive in life and to not give up in the face of
adversity.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony reaches its creative apex on 'Uni5: The World's Enemy.' It's an album that could have only been made by worldly, battle-tested, street-savvy men who have tasted success and disappointment, who have known triumph and failure.
CD Reviews
The Reunion Album
Juan Cruz III | Cleveland, Ohio | 05/05/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I was once a huge hip-hop fan. Those days are dead. But I still check in with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony every few years when they are able to get their acts together and put out an album. I always hope for a return to the glory days, but of course it never happens. Fans have been waiting 15 years for E. 1999 Eternal Part II. Never going to happen. We all know that. When I first heard that the 5 thugs would unify to make an album together, I was excited. When I heard it for the first time a few days ago, I though; eh, not bad. Since then the album has grown on me. It's refreshing to hear all 5 members doing what they've always done best. It's great that even now, bone still goes against the grain. Is this a pop record? No it isn't, I don't consider this club music as some reviewers have said. Sure, it's accessible and mellow, but it's not exactly what is popular now, so I can't call it pop. Will Bone expand their fan base with this? Probably not. Will it go platinum? No way. However, I don't care and I don't think they care anymore either. They are making the music that they love. Bone's heyday is long gone. They will never achieve the level they once did. Their last album did well on the strength of the single with Akon. I don't hear a hit single on this album. Sales are not my concern. I am just happy to hear the 5 original thugs rhyming together and harmonizing again. If they put out another record I'll buy it. I think at this point, I will support them until they retire."
Great album
Markell Turner | 05/04/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"im not sure what the first reviewer is talking about but this is an outstanding album considering ths is the first album with all five members included in aabout 15 years.Now is this the best bone album ever? no of course not, but if you like rappers who can flow and actually have something important to say instead of the bubble gum rap forced upon consumers by radio then this is for you.for all the 90's babies who might not know about bone please note that at one time or another your favorite artist at one point has tried to sound like bone, from mariah carey to lil wayne to kid cudi, so you should definitly give the originators a try"
There is more Calcium in da Bone
Antonio Gardner | St. Louis, MO | 05/05/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The first Bone song I heard was "Creepin On a Come Up" and I was 15. The Bone was young and I was young, it all matched. Now that I'm 29, I expect Bone to be more mature. They should be done with slanging and banging on East 1999. Like the Word say, when I was a child, I thought like a child, now that I'm a man, I shall think like a man. This is what the album is about. Bone defintely got the flow but now with a grown up message. If you expected the same old East 1999, Buddah Lova, Mr. Quiga type Bone from the old days, well you haven't grown up. This Bone is pass cartilage, get some calcium in your diet. Great album. This is 3X platinum music. I bet you. Saint Louis, 63113 out dirty!!!"
More Mature, but still that same old Bone Bone Bone!
M. R. Byrne | west palm beach, FL | 05/07/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Another reviewer brought this up, and i totally agree. This is not Est.1999. This is not Art of War. This is not Resurrection. This is not Thug World Order. This is not Thug Stories. And this is not Strength and Loyalty. This is Bone at their most mature, most insightful, most religous, and finally most complete. We have never been given an album where all FIVE members shine equally, and I for one am ecstatically playing this cd over and over...and over and over. As a longtime Bone fan, I've grown up listening to these guys... literally GROWN UP. Any one of these negative reviewers obviously have not matured as they've gotten older, thus cannot see past the differences between this release and their first releases. This is reality rap for the soul, and I cannot endorse this melodic, positive, yet still banging, album enough. Ignore the naysayers, support the greatest Hip Hop group of all time, buy this album, and treat yourself to one of the best hip hop cd's we've been graced with in a LONG time."
B.O.N.E
Scott Griffin | New York | 05/04/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"BTNH is too dope. There sound is very original and I'm glad they are making relevant music. Much love to them. My favorite song is Pay What They Owe. The sound is smooth and they talk about things we can all relate to (the struggle, staying focused, overcoming problems). Don't expect old B.O.N.E, just move on with the times as they have done....I recommend this!!!
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1