The Last Poets- The Last Poets

Label: Celluliod

Released 1970

With their politically charged raps, taut rhythms, and dedication to raising African-American consciousness, the LAST POETS almost single-handedly laid the groundwork for the emergence of hip-hop. The group arose out of the prison experiences of Jalal Mansur Nuriddin, a U.S. Army paratrooper who chose jail as an alternative to fighting in Vietnam; while incarcerated, he converted to Islam, learned to "spiel" (an early form of rapping), and befriended fellow inmates Omar Ben Hassan and Abiodun Oyewole.

Track Listing:

1.  Run, N*****
   
2. A2 On The Subway
   
3. A3 N****** Are Scared Of Revolution
   
4. A4 Black Thighs
   
5. A5 Gashman
   
6. A6 Wake Up, N******
   
7. B1 New York, New York
   
8. B2 Jones Comin' Down
   
9. B3 When The Revolution Comes
   
10. B4 Just Because
    
11. B5 Black Wish
    
12. B6 Two Little Boys
    
13. B7 Surprises