Lord Finesse - The Awakening (1996)
The Awakening is the third album from the Bronx rapper and producer Lord Finesse (also known as the leader of the D.I.T.C. rap crew). Unlike his first two albums, The Awakening features a large number of guests, including O.C., KRS-One, MC Lyte, Akinyele, Showbiz, Diamond D, A.G., Kid Capri, Brand Nubian’s Grand Puba and Sadat X, and Large Professor. Dope beats from the ‘96!
01. Da Sermon (Intro)
02. Time Ta Bounce (Feat. Doo Wop)
03. True And Livin’
04. O Lord (Feat. O.C.)
05. Brainstorm / P.S.K. (No Gimmicks Remix) (Feat. KRS-One & O.C.)
06. Taking It Lyte (Feat. MC Lyte)
07. Gameplan
08. Words From Da Ak (Feat. Akinyele)
09. Flip Da Style
10. Showtime (Feat. Showbiz)
11. Speak Ya Peace (Feat. Marquee, Diamond D & AG)
12. Food For Thought
13. Da Kid Himself (Feat. Kid Capri)
14. Hip 2 Da Game
15. No Gimmicks (Feat. KRS-One)
16. Actual Facts (Feat. Sadat X, Large Professor & Grand Puba)