Disco de Fat Joe: “Represent”

Definietly a classic, Fat Joe represents in 93 and the production is made by Diamond D. Though Fat Joe really has developed his style, the rap on this album is aight, but the beats is outstanding. Love D.I.T.C.

R.I.P. Big L

this is the type of album that you put on if you wanna throw it back a tad. personally, i feel that this is still the best one he did. maybe it is because i come from a different genration of HIP HOP. however, the beats are my type of beats, raw and hardcore!!!! it is not a classic, but for a boring day or for just throwing it back, this album is essential.

Hailing from the Bronx, Fat Joe enters the rap game with his debut album, "Represent" in 1993. From the same city in New York as other legends such as KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions, can Joe keep the city on top or will he fail at his first attempt at stardom?

1. A Word to da Wise (Intro) - No Rating

2. Livin' Fat - 4/5

3. My Man Ski (Skit) - No Rating

4. Bad Bad Man - 4/5

5. Watch the Sound (Featuring Grand Puba & Diamond D) - 4/5

6. Flow Joe - 4.5/5

7. Da Fat Gangsta - 4.5/5

8. Shorty Gotta Fat A** - 4/5

9. The S*** Is Real - 4/5

10. You Must Be out of Your F*****' Mind (Featuring Kool G Rap & Apache) - 4/5

11. I Got This in a Smash - 4/5

12. Another Wild N***** From the Bronx (Featuring Gismo, Kieth Kieth & King Sun) - 4.5/5

13. Get on Up - 4.5/5

14. I'm a Hit That - 4.5/5

Overall:

50.5/60

4 Stars

Fat Joe releases a very solid album with his debut. Just a couple of points away from being nearly classic. The production is booming and goes along great with Joe's raw flow and lyrics. He definitely represented the Bronx great with this album. It has a very old school feel to it as well. Check it out if you're a fan of Fat Joe, Big Pun, Terror Squad, or New York hip-hop.

Still the best Album from Fat Joe! Hard Beats, great Lyrics, a very tight Produktion! What a Hammer!!!!!!!!!!

This is a truly classic record which should be owned by all true hardcore hiphop fans! Fat Joe aka the Crack Man has been putting his excellent flow out for more than 12 years since this first release. Now everybody want to 'lean back', but are you one of those who also know how to 'represent'???