Casual - Fear Itself

Casual's 1994 debut, Fear Itself, was the Oakland, CA, rhyme crew Hieroglyphics' third attempt to seize the listening public's attention with their unique brand of hip-hop. Whereas fellow Hieroglyphic Del Tha Funkee Homosapien plays the part of the sly ghetto-wise guy sliding in and out of trouble, Casual is the burly troublemaker. He'll punch you in the face, sex your girl up, and generally flout good manners. The deep-voiced MC produces an unending and seemingly unstoppable flow of boasts and taunts, mercilessly skewering the wack rappers and fools he sees about him. Read More