Soundbombing III

Soundbombing III
Compilation album by Rawkus Records
Released	June 4, 2002
Genre	Hip Hop
Label	Rawkus Records
Producer	Ayatollah Rockwilder Hi-Tek V.I.C. Anthony Tidd Zap Mama Q-Tip The Beatnuts DJ Quik Novel The Roots Curt Gowdy Jocko
Rawkus Records chronology
Lyricist Lounge 2 (2000) Soundbombing III (2002) Best of Decade I: 1995-2005 (2005)

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Soundbombing III is the third installment of the Rawkus Records Soundbombing series. The album was not nearly as critically acclaimed as its predecessor Soundbombing 2, but was able to sell moderately well, led by the single "The Life", featuring Styles P and Pharoahe Monch which was sent to radio during the week of April 29, 2002. Taking after 2000's Lyricist Lounge 2, Soundbombing III furthers the label's transition to a more commercial sound, which caused harsh criticisms from die-hard Rawkus fans. The album features Styles P, Pharoahe Monch, Mos Def, Skillz, Missy Elliott, Kool G Rap, Capone-N-Noreaga, Hi-Tek, Jonell, Method Man, Zap Mama, Talib Kweli, Common, Q-Tip, The Beatnuts, DJ Quik, Novel, The Roots, Cocoa Brovaz, Dawn Penn and R.A. The Rugged Man. The compilation is hosted by Cipha Sounds and Mr. Choc. The compilation contains many remixes of tracks already having appeared on earlier released albums, however the album does contain singles.

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