There are very few albums across any genre that stand the test of time better than 93 'Til Infinity, the classic debut record from Hieroglyphics crew's very own Souls of Mischief. In an era where Gangsta Rap and G-Funk dominated the West Coast Rap scene, Souls broke ground on a completely unique and thoroughly west coast sound. While the Dr. Dre's and Snoop Doggs were garnering much of the mainstream attention, Souls were quietly forging a charismatic, critically acclaimed, and cohesively shaped record that when categorized, sounded much closer to A Tribe Called Quest than N.W.A. The sound of their debut is characteristic of the distinct style explored by the collective, including a rhyme scheme based on internal rhyme and beats centered around a live bass and obscure jazz and funk samples.

93 'Til Infinity was propelled into success by its title track and lead single, which reached #32 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also featured singles 'That's When Ya Lost' and 'Never No More' which also reached the Hot Rap Singles. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Albums of All Time.

Considered by many to be a text book 'slept-on' classic Rap record, 93 'Til Infinity has only grown better with age. The album simply defines the Hiero golden age with a sound that would leter be fine tuned with strong releases from MCs Del The Funkee Homosapien, Casual and Pep Love.

It takes some serious bravado to name your album 93 'Til Infinity, but certainly the goal of creating a Hip Hop 'classic' must have been on the collective minds of the group members A-Plus, Tajai, Opio, and Phesto when recording this landmark moment in Hip Hop history. It's true, even seventeen years after the albums release many people are still discovering it, and with this re-mastered reissue on double vinyl, fans all over the world will once again discover the brilliance that 93 'Til Infinity delivers and will continue to deliver beyond infinity.

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Back in the day, this debut release from SOM helped break me into good hip-hop. From "Let 'em Know" to the Outro, this album contains nothing but pure, untainted hip-hop. SOM (A-Plus, Opio, Phesto & Tajai) posess such talent and chemistry with each other on the mic. Every track is amazing and every track is unique. They can be serious (real), threatening, full of themselves, funny and whatever they rhyme about, they do it to perfection. "93 'til Infinity" is 13 tracks of dirty beats, creative lyrics and flows like you've never heard before. Listening to SOM rap is like a lyrical headbobbing rollercoaster. Nobody can rip a mic like SOM and every crew in the game knows it.

"Anything Can Happen" (track #10) is one of the most captivating storytelling tracks I've ever heard to this day. A story of revenge over a ear chilling beat.
"A Name I Call Myself" (#4) justifies why SOM is the sh*t.
"That's When Ya Lost" (#3) shows you why SOM isn't to be f***ed with.
I'm just showing that each and every track is unique and is actually about something. Each theme is different from the next, this whole album is bursting with creativity. Pretty much, if you liked the groundbreaking single, "93 'til Infinity" (#8) then you'll love the entire album.
Production is done by Hiero crew members Domino, Del, A-Plus, Casual & Jay-Biz. The beats are all so creative and innovative, the dirty beats and the amazing rhyming will blow your mind.

***Mad props to Del Tha Funkee Homosapien; without him Souls of Mischief would not exist. Del gets in on track #9 "Limitations"***

Bottom Line: I've listened to this LP hundreds of times and it keeps getting better. The title is perfect because hip-hop heads will be rockin' this album literally from '93 all the way to infinity. A perfect 5 stars. Peace.

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'93 Til Infinity. Kill all that wack s***!Mar 31, 2004
By BiolanteX
Wow, what can be said about this album other than that it is f***ing raw. Tajai, A+, Opio, and Phesto D all rip it on every track. The chemistry they have seamless. Add ontop of that Domino, Del, Jay Biz, and A+ lacing the Souls with some of the most lovely beats that they have dropped in thier respective careers, and you have one fine piece of hip hop. Not one weak track at all, and the spirited, in your face style of the Souls makes for great listening anytime. This is a boom-bap classic and one of the best albums from the Hieroglyphics cliq.

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Still Great After All These Years...Feb 03, 2001
By Paul H. "rmj84"
Although this album was released in 1993, it still sounds fresh today. Souls Of Mischief created a classic with 93 Til' Infinity setting the stage for future Hieroglyphics material. The four young MC's possessed amazing, rapid-fire wordplay that nobody else could duplicate. It flowed together well, and the lyrics were intelligent, funny, and clever. Never once did the Souls resort to the tired "pop" or "gangsta" cliches and trends that were becoming popular at the time. And the production here is fantastic also with work from the Souls themselves as well as Del, Domino, and others. Check "Let 'Em Know", "Make Your Mind Up", "Tell Me Who Profits", and the title cut. The Souls were never able to duplicate this album, but that would be an extremely hard, almost impossible task. If you are a fan of hip-hop, you must own this. Even if you're not a big fan of hip-hop, give this a listen.

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True rapJul 09, 1998
By ccf@pressroom.com
Hiero is the wu-tang of the west coast- the souls keep up the hiero tradition with '93 till.. If you like REAL hip hop, like Third eye vision or any other hiero this is for you. Other groups I listen to (if you like any of them '93 till infinity is for you) 'Licks, Saafir, Tribe, Gang Star, Commen Sense, Beetnuts, outkast, Fugees, and the Roots.

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Why these kids got slept on.Jan 10, 2006
By Map Diggy "Dr. Smart Sista"
First and foremost this album iz hot! I recommend it to any hip-hop head any day of the week. Why did SOULS OF MISCHIEF get slept on? Unfortunately they debuted (1993) at a time when gangsta rap was takin' off and takin' ova. (boo) And at a time when the classic sound of hip-hop was movin on. (so sad) That, combined with a sound similar to Cali-mates THE PHARCYDE who debuted a year earlier and a little POOR RIGHTEOUS TEACHERS (1990) flava probably lead to the obscurity that kept these kids from hittin' and gettin' the recognition they deserved. Hope they continue to get some recognition on the air-waves, digital-waves, microwaves...and gain a stronger following! Nuff Respect.

Sincerely,

Dr. Smart Sista

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