Over the past 12+ years, the name Jedi Mind Tricks has become <br />synonymous with raw, gritty underground hip-hop. With November 11th's <br />6th studio release, "A History of Violence," Vinnie Paz, beat maestro <br />Stoupe and long estranged "partner in rhyme" Jus Allah reunite, <br />rekindling the spirit of their last collaborative full length, 1998's <br />renowned classic "Violent By Design." A mature masterpiece, Jedi's <br />signature style continues to evolve as the group moves self-assuredly <br />into their second decade as undisputed leaders within the independent <br />hip-hop landscape; their unique sound, and the movement that it has <br />spawned, is responsible for no less than the genesis of an entire <br />sub-genre of music. <br /><br />And now Jedi Mind Tricks has returned with a renewed vigor. With the <br />first single, "Monolith," Stoupe laces sultry vocals upon a <br />head-nodding drum line, setting the backdrop for Vinnie's politically <br />and socially incendiary lyrical delivery (political sentiment also <br />served to inspire the album title and accompanying cover imagery). <br /><br />And for the first time in years, the duo's inimitable sound is rounded <br />out by the fiery vocals of erstwhile member Jus Allah. Re-united and <br />reconstituted, this is the Jedi Mind Tricks that both captivated a <br />generation and paved the way for a flourishing sub-culture of hardcore <br />independent hip-hop. <br /><br />Be sure to catch Jedi on their "A History of Violence" Fall Tour <br />(dates below) and don't forget to check out "Divine Fire: The Story of <br />Jedi Mind Tricks" DVD and limited edition varsity jacket, available <br />exclusively through Ihiphop.com.
