After nearly fifteen years Skarhead is back with a brand new album. When I first heard whispers of this happening in 2003 I got my hopes up. Then a year or so went by and I tried to put out of my mind that Skarhead would probably never make another album. Then it happened, I got a notice saying a Nov. 17th release date had been set. Still skeptical, I went ahead and marked it on my calendar anyhow.
The day came and let me tell you, I wasn’t disappointed. The originators of NYHC’s distinct thuggish style are sure as hell back. Think if TuPac decided to start a hardcore band instead of become a gangster rapper, this is what his band would sound like. A highlight for me was Fuck the Scene. Basically the track calls out the “scene” and only living to be a fashion statement instead of coming into hardcore with heart. Hands down the best track on the album was D.F.F which is stands for Drink Fuck and Fight. A cross between Snickers and something we’ve heard off of Ezec’s Danny Diablo hip-hop albums. In fact the entire album is a progression in musical talent and ability. Not saying the Kings At Crime album wasn’t excellent (in fact it’s one of my favorites) but Drugs Music Sex is definitely better produced. The video for the track is well worth watching as well, and has a bit of humor from Ezec towards the end.
Skarhead also pays hommage to the DMS crew as well as strippers, booze, sex, money and all around thug life. If you want a throwback to a better time in hardcore, one with attitude instead of skinny jeans and youth medium shirts I suggest you go get this album either on I Scream website or I-tunes.
