Rooftop Soundcheck is the debut album by hip hop group Justice System, released in 1994 by MCA Records.[1] It includes tributes to Afrika Bambaataa and Santana. The first single was "Summer in the City".[2]
Critical reception
The Charlotte Observer noted the "sometimes bland beats and dry raps."[4] Conversely, The Tampa Tribune praised the "fluid rapping and catchy riffs."[6]
Track listing
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| 1. | "Due Our Time" | 3:04 |
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| 2. | "Trouble on My Mind" | 6:02 |
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| 3. | "Flexin' tha Ill Funk" | 4:59 |
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| 4. | "Dedication to Bambaataa" | 5:45 |
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| 5. | "Summer in the City" | 5:05 |
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| 6. | "Santana" | 3:20 |
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| 7. | "The Ill-River Expedition" | 4:10 |
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| 8. | "Justice Funkin'" | 4:30 |
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| 9. | "Jacquelina" | 0:36 |
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| 10. | "Just Because" | 4:03 |
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| 11. | "Soulstyle" | 4:57 |
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| 12. | "Take it to the Stage" | 5:34 |
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| 13. | "Summer in the City" (Sunshine Blend) | 3:23 |
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| 14. | "Jacquelina Outro" | 0:43 |
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| Total length: | 56:11 |
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References
- ^ Dirzhud-Rashid, Rajkhet (October 28, 1994). "Music you can wait for, music that moves the soul". Seattle Gay News. p. 26.
- ^ a b O'Hare, Kevin (December 25, 1994). "Justice System, 'Rooftop Soundcheck'". The Republican. p. D5.
- ^ Bush, John. "Rooftop Soundcheck Justice System". AllMusic. Archived from the original on January 1, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
- ^ a b Wertz Jr., Langston (October 2, 1994). "Rap". The Charlotte Observer. p. 2E.
- ^ T, Pete. "Justice System Rooftop Soundcheck". RapReviews. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Booth, Philip (October 21, 1994). "Justice System". Friday Extra!. The Tampa Tribune. p. 18.
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