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Illbreak
Illbreak came out of Philadelphia in the early 1980s. Their music mixed the energy of punk with hip-hop's social awareness, which gave them a sound that felt...
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Conscience
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Flesh N Bone
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How It Feels
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No Time At All
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Safe
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The Flood
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Conscience
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Flesh N Bone
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How It Feels
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No Time At All
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Safe
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The Flood
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The Mermaid Song
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Underneath The Shadows
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Wake
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Illbreak came out of Philadelphia in the early 1980s. Their music mixed the energy of punk with hip-hop's social awareness, which gave them a sound that felt both aggressive and thoughtful. They put out a debut album called "Illbreak" that set the tone with distorted guitars and heavy beats.
Their lyrics didn't shy away from difficult topics, and that directness earned them a dedicated following while also drawing some criticism. They followed up with albums like "This Is Hell," "Night of the Living Baseheads," and "Ill Logic." Songs like "How It Feels" and "Conscience" showed how they could be both confrontational and introspective.
The group's core included Brother J on vocals, DJ Flash on turntables and production, Lord Finesse who rapped and produced, and Mr. Long on bass. They had a reputation for sticking to their own vision rather than chasing commercial trends, which kept their sound raw and uncompromising.
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