
2 July 1991 · 36 YEARS
The Ruler's Back
Slick Rick
The record carries a distinct early nineties Def Jam polish. Funky, sample-heavy beats support a delivery that manages to be both whimsical and gritty.
Tracks such as I Shouldn't Have Done It show his narrative flair remains sharp. It is a pivotal document that balances street reality with a larger-than-life persona.