State of the Arts
Afu-Ra pairs up with German reggae superstar Gentleman on the powerful, socio-political 'Why Cry', and pays homage to Afro Beat icon Fela Kuti with the instant classic 'Poisonous Taoist'. He pushes the boundaries of rock on cuts like 'God of Rap' and the guitar driven 'Rumble', which with its daring hook has the potential to be the sporting event hype song of the year. Afu-Ra successfully experiments with different styles of music while maintaining his hip-hop roots. Fans of the traditional Afu-Ra sound will also appreciate his collaborations with the ever present DJ Premier, Royce Da 5'9 and the Wu Tang Clan's Masta Killa. Afu-Ra successfully combines his lyrical onslaught with elements of roots, rock and reggae, making State Of The Arts one of the essential albums of 2005. Decon.