The Iceberg (Freedom Of Speech... Just Watch What You Say)

Released in 1989, this album focuses on the struggle against institutional efforts to restrict rap music. The lead track acts as a response to external pressure, framing the artist's stance on the necessity of free speech.

Afrika Islam provides a stark, atmospheric backdrop that mirrors the tension of the streets on the West Coast. This production style acts as a primary identifier for the region's contribution to the genre. As hip-hop shifted into a role as a tool for public discourse, this collection established a precedent for artists to address their environment without inhibition. The result is a blunt, uncompromising look at the social climate of the late eighties.