Possibly Better Than His First LP (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4.0 stars) - If you check Keith Murray s lyric sheet, you will know that he lays down some of the most complex lyrics to ever come out of one s mouth. No doubt he is a lyrical genius, if you heard his debut The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World. With this album, he turned up the intensity of his lyrics and got some darker production form producers like Erick Sermon. The best songs on here are the ones when Keith doesn t wonder all over the world with his lyrics. Meaning that he is staight foward, and not come up with something that has no topic. A few of my favorites are Manifique (Origonal Rules) and The Rhyme. The production on those tracks are excellent too. Call My Name is a nice song (not sure who he is aiming that to on here), but Keith has a message for those who steps to him. Another excellent cut would be Def Squad cut Yeah. That track also features Busta Rhymes, and Erick Sermon produced a phat beat to listen to. Enigma is an excellent album for Keith Murray s catalog. It s a little more dark sounding than his debut, but he still has the lyrical skills to let anyone know he was bringing the heat back in 96. Fans of Def Squad should already have this in their hands. If you re new to Keith Murray, check out The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World, before checking this one. Peace.Lyrics: A-Production: A-Guest Appearances: B+Musical Vibes: A-Top 5 Tracks:1. Yeah (featuring Erick Sermon, Redman, Busta Rhymes, and Jamal)2. The Rhyme3. Manifique (Origonal Rules)4. Dangerous Ground5. Call My NameHonorable Mention:1. Love L.O.D. (featuring 50 Grand and Kel Vicious)
Quite possibly his best album (4 and 1/2 stars) - After a great first album, Keith Murray follows it up with Enigma. The album does have its flaws like Rhymin Wit Kel and Dangerou Ground(which was boring on the Dangerous Ground Soundtrack and is boring now). Outside of those two joints the album is great. Call My Name, Manifique(Original Rules), How To Def and What A Feelin show you why Keith Murray is one of the most underrated eastcoaster. I liked his first single The Rhyme and the remix is not a bad touch. Busta Rhymes, Redman, Erick Sermon and Jamal totally ripped Yeah in half. Love L.O.D. is another highlight as Keith Murray, Kel-Vicious and 50 Grand let of steam on the track. Keith Murray gives a touching tribute to his fallen partner on To My Mans with Dave Hollister adding to a good chorus. Bottom Line: Keith Murray s Enigma is Keith Murray at his best and is unquestionably a rap highlight of 1996. Keith Murray was still on fire when this album came out so you could expect the best from him. Standout Tracks: CALL MY NAME, MANIFIQUE(ORIGINAL RULES), THE RHYME(original and remix), WHAT A FEELIN, YEAH, LOVE L.O.D., TO MY MANS and WORLD BE FREE.
One of the best.... - This is one my top 10 favorite albums of all time... all genres... Not a single flaw. One of those albums you can get to know every word to.
Good Album Keith - The Best work for east coast if it isnt Premo is Underground Smooth Sounding beats and this has them. 1 of my personal favorites Go Get It you will love this
THIS WILL BE THE ONLY ALBUM KEITH WILL EVER GET RESPECT - ORIGINAL RULES OUT STANDING SONG.