{"product_id":"the-masterminds-the-underground-railroad","title":"The Masterminds: The Underground Railroad","description":"The Masterminds: The Underground Railroad MUSIC AUDIO CD hip hop east coast NEW  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Ground Control Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2000 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eThe Masterminds: The Underground Railroad\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eThe Masterminds: The Underground Railroad\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eGround Control Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eGCR7018-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eHip Hop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eUnderground Hip-Hop, East Coast, Boom-Bap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Masterminds are a New York hip hop trio known for gritty, street-level lyricism and tightly woven group chemistry. The three MCs deliver focused verses over sample-forward, hard-hitting beats that draw on classic East Coast traditions. They operate in the late-90s underground scene and are associated with like-minded independent artists and producers. Their approach emphasizes authentic storytelling, vocal interplay and raw production that highlights NYC street narratives and boom-bap sensibilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release, The Underground Railroad, gathers the group's material with a number of guest appearances and posse cuts. The album features collaborations with Mr. Khalil, Mr. Lif, El-P, J-Live, Shabaam Sahdeeq and Mr. Complex, among others, and lists The Masterminds and Rene John-Sandy II as executive producers. Tracks range from brash singles to introspective moments like \"Memories\" and a closing outro, showcasing both the group's lyrical chemistry and their ties to the underground hip-hop community. The record is presented on Ground Control Records and highlights the group's raw, East Coast sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExecutive producers: The Masterminds and Rene John-Sandy II. Ground Control Records. Manufactured \u0026amp; Distributed by The Gray Alliance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eHot Shit #12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eLiberty\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eShellshocked\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eBring It Back (Featuring Mr. Khalil)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003eJoints 2000 (Featuring Mr. Khalil)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003eOnetwothree (Featuring L-Fudge)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\u003cbr\u003eThe Spinners\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\u003cbr\u003e2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9\u003cbr\u003eFront To Back\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10\u003cbr\u003eNo Test (Featuring Mr. Lif)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11\u003cbr\u003eThe Professionals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12\u003cbr\u003eSeven (Featuring El-P, J-Live, J-Treds, Shabaam Sahdeeq and Mr. Complex)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13\u003cbr\u003eDay One\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14\u003cbr\u003eMemories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15\u003cbr\u003eFree (Outro) (Featuring Jasmine Lee and Juicy Rogers)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ground Control Records","offers":[{"title":"New, Sealed In CD Case","offer_id":51441234903318,"sku":"133975","price":40.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026616224215862scan.jpg?v=1781746205","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/the-masterminds-the-underground-railroad","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}