Non Phixion, ILL BILL & Lord Goat – The Future Is Now

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Artist: Non Phixion, ILL BILL & Lord Goat

Title: The Future Is Now

Year: 2002

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Tracklist

  • 1. Futurama (4:07)
  • 2. Drug Music (3:28)
  • 3. The C.I.A. Is Trying To Kill Me (4:21)
  • 4. If You Got Love (3:50)
  • 5. There Is No Future (4:09)
  • 6. Uncle Howie (1:00)
  • 7. Rock Stars (3:59)
  • 8. Say Goodbye To Yesterday (3:56)
  • 9. Black Helicopters (4:07)
  • 10. Strange Universe (2:05)
  • 11. Cult Leader (4:08)
  • 12. It's Us (3:58)
  • 13. Suicide Bomb (3:33)
  • 14. Where You Wanna Go (0:27)
  • 15. We Are The Future (4:15)
  • 16. The C.I.A. Is Still Trying To Kill Me (4:39)

Review

Non Phixion dropped "The Future Is Now" in 2002, and it stands as their one and only full-length statement – talk about making it count. The crew of ILL Bill, Lord Goat, Sabac Red, and DJ Eclipse assembled a roster of hip-hop heavyweights behind the boards, with DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and Large Professor crafting the sonic backbone. Guest spots from MF DOOM and Necro add extra firepower to an already loaded chamber, while tracks like "Black Helicopters" proved the group could make noise on the charts without compromising their underground edge.

This album doesn't pull punches when it comes to politically charged content and street-level storytelling, all wrapped up in beats that hit harder than a midnight subway ride through Brooklyn. The production seamlessly weaves together hardcore elements with razor-sharp scratches that complement the group's uncompromising lyrical approach. "The Future Is Now" climbed to #14 on both the Independent Albums and Heatseekers charts, even cracking the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums at #65 – solid numbers for a crew that never bent to mainstream expectations. It's become a cornerstone of early 2000s underground hip-hop, proving that sometimes one perfect album is all you need to cement your legacy. - Chase

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