After breaking through with a gold selling debut in the late 1990’s, Harlem emcee Cam’ron
quickly emerged as a leading figure in hip-hop, just as the genre was reaching mass audiences
for the first time. A platinum-selling classic on Roc-A-Fella Records came a few years later,
followed by the founding of the iconic collective Dipset and the release of three more seismic
solo albums over the course of the 2000s. The last chapter in his historic run was 2009’s Crime
Pays, which drew praise from critics while also lighting up the Billboard Charts, showcasing
Cam’s sonic evolution while proving his pen game remained unmatched. More than 15 years
after it’s release, this vital collection is now receiving an official vinyl pressing for the first time
ever. A perpetually underrated lyricist with transcendent rhyme mechanics embedded in his
leisurely flow, Cam’ron is in peak form on Crime Pays, effortlessly walking listeners through
the details of his fascinating life and times. With suprisingly modern production supplied by
AraabMuzik, I.N.F.O., Skitzo, and more, this memorable album is an important chapter in the
story of a truly essential artist.[info sheet from distr.]