First making his debut as a protégé of legendary duo Gang Starr, Jeru the Damaja has been dropping magnetic rhymes since the early '90s, adding a rough-edged vibe to conscious hip-hop. Powered by hard-knocking drums and unpredictable samples, Jeru's tracks are steeped in the rugged sound of classic New York boom-bap, and with his commanding flow and gruff charisma, he can spin raw street tales, tackle social injustice, and take you on a spaced-out trip. Step into the lyrical prophet's world with this collection of mystical head-nodders and grimy anthems.