The Standard (Zimbabwe)

Rhyme Assassin ful ls dream with M.O.P. collaborat­ion

- BY SINDISO DUBE

UNITED Kingdom-based rapper Rhyme Assassin is celebratin­g the release of his latest track Run Em Up (Told Ya) as a dream come true. This single, the second off his upcoming debut album Dedicated to Self, features legendary American hip hop duo M.O.P. (Mash Out Posse) and Ruste Juxx.

M.O.P., known for their aggressive lyrics and hardcore beats, rose to fame in the undergroun­d scene before achieving mainstream recognitio­n with their 2000 hit Ante Up. The Brooklyn duo frequently collaborat­es with DJ Premier and is affiliated with the Gang Starr Foundation. Lil' Fame of M.O.P. also produces under the name Fizzy Womack, contributi­ng to their albums since 1996's Firing Squad and working with artists like Kool G Rap and Wu-Tang Clan.

"Having M.O.P. on the track is everything to me," Rhyme Assassin said. "Growing up in Zimbabwe, I listened to them constantly. Sharing a song with them is a dream come true. It's surreal to think about bumping M.O.P with friends back then and now having them on my music."

The beat for Run Em Up inspired Rhyme

Assassin to pursue an M.O.P. feature.

"When I heard it, I envisioned them crushing it," he explained. "After reaching out, it took some time, but eventually it all came together.

"For the third verse, Ruste Juxx's style perfectly complement­s the energy and vibe created by M.O.P."

"Dedicated to Self" boasts an impressive lineup of guest appearance­s, including hip hop veterans Ras Kass, Masta Ace, Sticman (Dead Prez), Saigon, Craig G, and more. The production credits are equally stacked, featuring Buckwild, True Master, The Arcitype, and many others.

The album's lead single, Rhyme Apostles, showcased Rhyme Assassin's talent alongside establishe­d MCs like Crooked I, Canibus, AFRO, and Keith

Murray.

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