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1994 studio album by Justice System
Rooftop Soundcheck
Studio album by Justice System
Released1994
RecordedApril 14–19, 1994
StudioSear Sound, New York City
GenreHip hop
Length56:11
LabelMCA
ProducerJahbaz
Justice System chronology
Rooftop Soundcheck
(1994) 		Uncharted Terrain
(2002)

Rooftop Soundcheck is the debut album by hip hop group Justice System, released in 1994 by MCA Records. It includes tributes to Afrika Bambaataa and Santana. The first single was "Summer in the City".

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
The Charlotte Observer
RapReviews8.5/10
The Republican

The Charlotte Observer noted the "sometimes bland beats and dry raps." Conversely, The Tampa Tribune praised the "fluid rapping and catchy riffs."

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Due Our Time"3:04
2."Trouble on My Mind"6:02
3."Flexin' tha Ill Funk"4:59
4."Dedication to Bambaataa"5:45
5."Summer in the City"5:05
6."Santana"3:20
7."The Ill-River Expedition"4:10
8."Justice Funkin'"4:30
9."Jacquelina"0:36
10."Just Because"4:03
11."Soulstyle"4:57
12."Take it to the Stage"5:34
13."Summer in the City" (Sunshine Blend)3:23
14."Jacquelina Outro"0:43
Total length:56:11

References

  1. Dirzhud-Rashid, Rajkhet (Oct 28, 1994). "Music you can wait for, music that moves the soul". Seattle Gay News. p. 26.
  2. ^ O'Hare, Kevin (Dec 25, 1994). "Justice System, 'Rooftop Soundcheck'". The Republican. p. D5.
  3. Bush, John. "Rooftop Soundcheck Justice System". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 2020-01-01. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
  4. ^ Wertz Jr., Langston (Oct 2, 1994). "Rap". The Charlotte Observer. p. 2E.
  5. T, Pete. "Justice System Rooftop Soundcheck". RapReviews. Archived from the original on 2020-09-18. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  6. Booth, Philip (Oct 21, 1994). "Justice System". Friday Extra!. The Tampa Tribune. p. 18.
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