Genocide & Juice
Oakland's black radical the Coup have always prepared for the  revolution with tongue firmly in cheek. They destroy big-pimping  targets with Molotov cocktails of acid wit and minimalist funk. ThinkDelcrossed withFrantz Fanonset toFunkadelic, and you  get the idea. WhenGenocide and Juicewas first released in  1994, it was chart-bound, about to be the group's major breakthrough,  when a record company merger crushed it. Thankfully, it's back in  print, affording you a chance to rediscover the blaxploitation spy  caper of "Fat Cats Bigga Fish" and "Pimps," the sinewy Robin Hood tale  of "Takin' These," and the raw-dog hardcore of "Santa Rita Weekend"  (including an uncreditedSpice OneandE-40). Also, be  sure to check 1998's brilliantSteal This Albumfor more street  wisdom.--Jeff Chang