15 tracks · 56 min
The Foundation, or the re-resurrection, is the first time Scarface, Bushwick Bill, and Willie D -- along with group founder, Rap-A-Lot head, and producer Lil' J/J Prince -- have recorded as the Geto Boys since 1996's Resurrection. It was originally supposed to be titled War and Peace, like the Ice Cube album, but the group opted to go with The Foundation, much like the Brand Nubian album (itself a reunion affair). For three MCs well past their prime -- Scarface has been busy with Def Jam South, while Bushwick and Willie D have released some poor solo material -- The Foundation is better than expected, even if it shows all the signs of being wrapped up in a couple weeks. Pre-album single "Yes, Yes, Y'all" thankfully provided little in the way of an adequate preview; a stumbling club banger, nearly every aspect of the track is out of character for the group. However, there are several moments where the MCs show flashes of their former fiery selves. Bushwick in particular can still be one of the most insightful, thought-provoking, rib-tickling lyricists around, regardless of genre. While the album is packed with all the grim violence, unapologetic misogyny, and wild boasts you can ima…
