Thanks for not rhyming (2000)

by Pugs Atomz

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The original form of this classic available for you on CD. I use to burn CD-Rs of this album and sell it hand to hand and at the mom and pop shops. I probably sold at least 5,000 of these that way back in the day.

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Own a piece of history with this Chicago classic. High-bias cassette tape

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I have had quite a few emails/dm from people that missed out on the sold out Nacrobats vinyl that drooped a few months back. This was a one offf pressing, never to be repressed. I'm offerrring up two coppies from my personal collection. Good luck, enjoy some Chicago History.

Nacrobats Is truly what Chicago underground Hip-Hop in the 90’s was about dope beats, bars, and sounding unique. Following in the footsteps of Common, All Natural and The Molemen. The Nacrobats became an institution for upcoming rappers, producers, dancers, artist, and party promoters of the time. Their DIY aesthetic and over 40+ releases (solo and as a collective) have laid the ground work for many artists there today. This compilation scratches the surface of some of the best music they recorded over the First 10 years or so. Crowd favorites and Cult classics Like Century 21, Paperz, Be like you, and Rock the world are all included. Some of the standout members featured on this compilation are Open Mike Eagle, Psalm One, Thaione Davis, Pugs Atomz, Infinito 2017, and Kenny Keyz. “Nacrobats was the precursor to today's Chicago crews like Save Money (Vic Mensa/ Chance the Rapper) and Pivot Gang.(Saba)..in terms of being dedicated to the culture while progressing it. “ #culturepower45 #limitededition all art by Pugslee Atomz

side A
1. Century 21 (Cosmo Galactus and Rift Napalm) Prod. by Catalyst (1997)
2. Paperz (Centric I.E.) Prod. by KATO cuts by DJ Flesh One (1997)
3. Audible footage (Chips Pentium, Open Mike Eagle, Pugs Atomz) Prod. by Chips & Yoda (1997)
4. Illiteration (Uncle Butta) Prod. by Chips & Yoda (1998)
5. Be Like You (Chips Pentium) Prod. by Chips & Yoda (1998)

side B
1. En Oh Es (Vyle) Prod. by Overflo (2003)
2. Straight (P. Kaye, Krem, Pugs Atomz) Prod. by Kenny Keys (1999)
3. Staticling (OffWhyte) Prod. by OffWhyte (2000)
4. The Goodie (1993) Prod. by Kenny Keys (2010)
5. Lost World Travelin' (Kao Ra Zin) Prod. by Kao Rahzin
6. Rock the world (Pugs Atomz, Cosmo Galactus, Psalm One, Infinito 2017, Thaione Davis) Prod. by Yoda (2003)

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1.	Intro (w/Qwazaar) 01:51	info	buy track
2.	F.M.A. 03:29	info	buy track
3.	J.Atomz 02:34	info	buy track
4.	Nacrollas ( w/Cos G & Kao Rahzin) 04:00	info
5.	Reloaded 01:45	info	buy track
6.	Thugslee Gatomz 02:49	info	buy track
7.	Scribblen' (Freestyle) 05:31	info
8.	I Gotta (w/Prime) 02:34		buy track
9.	True Lies 04:24	info	buy track
10.	Freestyle (like realy off the top circa 1999) 03:20	info	buy track
11.	Nacro Ordo (w/Cos G) 04:20	info	buy track
12.	Face the music (w/Prime & Robust) 03:05	info	buy track
13.	The Big One 04:36	info	buy track
14.	No Hoe (w/Uncle Butta) 04:34	info
15.	Wonderful (w/Da Man Who) 03:38	info
16.	Ghetto Style (w/Chips Pentium) 02:49	info	buy track
17.	Straight (w/Pkaye, Kream) 03:27	info
18.	Bread & Butter (Cos G & Infinite) 03:58	info	buy track
19.	Night Shift (w/Cos G & Chips Pentium) 05:04	info	buy track

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"Thanks 4 Not Rhyming" is the debut full-length album from Pugslee Atomz, originally released by Galapagos4 in 2000 on cassette format.
CDR released by Pugs Atomz's on Enohes Music. The album almost didn't happened when Kenny Key's 4track caught fire in the studio as JW was starting to master the tracks. We had to rerecord some records and improvise to make are deadline. The Promo was gorilla hand to hand sales every mom and pop store annd any and all concert, and festivals that would let us post up and sellout.

As the leader of the Nacrobats crew (1993-2003), Pugslee has done a lot to help Chicago’s evolving underground scene. On his first major full length release, Thanks 4 Not Rhyming, Pugs continues this tradition by bringing a solid album to the table with fellow Nacro members Qwazaar, Cosmo Galactus, Prime, Robust, Unkle Butta, Da Man Who, Chips Pentium, and Pkaye all coming through with guest verses. With booming production from the Mole men's Panik, Meaty Ogre, Polyphonic, as well as some of Nacros heavy's like Kenny Keys, Strange Frequency and Creative Operator.

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released May 1, 2000

T.F.N.R. was recorded over the span of 1999 and 2000 by Kenny Keys & JW of Frontline. On a 4 track and Q Base.

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Pugs Atomz Chicago, Illinois

Pugs Atomz an internationally known MC. A stalwart and revered figure in the Chicago scene, he is a trailblazer who laid the ground work for many artists in the area today. His music portraits moments of his journey with his vivid story telling ranging from roots to revolutions and beyond. With a sonicly appealing beat palette. Currently working on new projects so stay tuned. ... more

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