N.I.S. - N.iggas I.n S.in is one of Saginaw’s most overlooked horrorcore rap albums to date next to Damion The Demon Seed’s self-titled album. This album is a long forgotten album that is super rare as the album was only released in Saginaw, Michigan back in 1996. Their album was only released on cassette. The themes of death, crime, and the occult are prevalent on this album. The album reflects the grimness and griminess that plagued the streets of Saginaw during that time. All of these songs have a dark vibe not to mention chilling. Notice the fat bass and eerie synths. There are only 4 songs which are Evol Azz Niggaz, I Can Die, Fuck Em, and Sell Yo Soul.
Their sound and style of music is similar to Esham, KGP, Kobane Boyz, Bone Skanless, Damion The Demon Seed, Natas, Crunchy Black, Tommy Wright III, Lil Corb, and State Of Cykosis. This album is highly recommended for you if you’re a fan of Bone Skanless, Esham, Natas, Crunchy Black, Tommy Wright III, or Lil Corb.
Ghetto Devil produced the whole album himself with no help from any in-house producers. He decided to produce N.I.S.’s album by himself. Brian Kapalias (Kap) had nothing to do with this album. Ghetto Devil already had separated himself from Mentality Records and split.
N.I.S. aka N.iggas I.n S.in was composed of Ghetto Devil and his brother. Ghetto Devil served as a producer and rapper for the group. N.iggas I.n S.in was also known as Niggas In Sin. The group shortened their name to N.I.S. for political correctness among other obvious reasons. Plus N.I.S. holds more weight than N.iggas I.n S.in and is less ambiguous. The group was wicked.
Evol Azz Niggaz an eerie ass horrorcore rap songs whiny synths and distorted crunches over gruesome lyrics. The theme of death is a common element in this song. 90s horrorcore rap can’t get any better than this. Evol Azz Niggaz is wordplay on “evil ass niggas”.
N.iggas I.n S.in are composed of 2 evil niggas which are Ghetto Devil and his brother. They’re coming to fuck up your head. They are grave diggers. There’s a hole in the ground that is your resting place. This is a representation and symbolism of a burial. These evol azz niggaz have evil rhymes for you everyday. These niggaz have “evol rhymes” in this case. Evil lives where they stay. N.I.S. can be seen standing at Jones School/Jones Community Center on Cherry Street where the pushers are with fat pockets. Ghetto Devil stays posted up.
Something evil is traveling from your body to your head. Ghetto Devil is the prince of darkness. He plays with the dead. He runs through the grave sites hearing himself screaming loud. If you fall asleep, Ghetto Devil will pop up in your dreams. Ghetto Devil is not Freddy Kruger but he will hunt you like Jason. (Notice the horror film reference.) You can’t enter hell without a full application. Ghetto Devil is crazy in the head. Some people say he’s loosing it. He’ll fuck you up badly and sorely. Don’t ever step to Ghetto Devil because he is an evol azz nigga.
Say your prayers. They are digging you a holy grave. A copy of the Holy Bible is burned in the process. Do you believe in Jesus or wicked niggas in sin? Your choice has been made. You lay on this crucifix. Your soul will burn in hell. They douse you with gasoline and light a match to watch your body burn.
The themes of the occult and death can be heard on Sell Yo Soul hence the dark gruesome vibe. Religious figures such as the devil and Satan are mentioned throughout the whole song. You can tell that Ghetto Devil had his hands in writing this song. Sell Yo Soul is similar to Chat Chat - Cry In Hell. Sell Yo Soul is N.I.S.’s most horrifying songs.
The song deals with selling your soul for the devil to keep. Ghetto Devil plays the role of the devil in this song. His brother performs some of the raps. Ghetto Devil playing the devil was the best idea for this particular song given the mood and theme. Souls are sold to the devil and Satan. The song also deals with the dark side of Hell where the devil dwells.
The death themed song I Can Die is N.I.S.’s most horrifying songs due to the given title. Ghetto Devil produced the song himself. The lyrics also deal with murder.
This album isn’t really considered ”an album” due to there being only 4 songs. N.I.S. was a good group with talent that should have released 2 albums by now. It’s truly shameful the group never released a full album.
I rate this album 4/5****.
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