Lifers Group - Lifers Group

Year Released: 1993 (This is their self-titled debut album)
Genre: Conscious Hip-Hop, Hardcore Hip-Hop, Political Hip-Hop.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: "Lifers Group" is the self-titled debut album by the American hip-hop group formed in Rahway State Prison (now East Jersey State Prison) in New Jersey. Released in 1993, this album is unique for being recorded by active inmates and former inmates, offering an unprecedented, raw, and authentic perspective on prison life, social injustice, and the realities of the carceral system. The group was formed as a means of addressing violence within the prison and promoting positive change. The music is characterized by its raw, often confrontational lyrical delivery, powerful storytelling, and beats that range from gritty hardcore hip-hop to more soulful, reflective sounds. The album earned critical acclaim for its unflinching honesty and its poignant social commentary, making it a significant and important, albeit niche, entry in the history of conscious and political hip-hop