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Jeru the Damaja: Ya Playin’ Yaself (Music Video)
From Wrath of the Math [Full Frequency, 1996]

Based in Brooklyn, Jeru the Damaja got his start with the Gang Starr Foundation, featured on the group’s Daily Operation album in 1992. “Come Clean” blew up the spot though, riding a minimalistic Shelly Manne sample and fully exposing Jeru’s raw lyricism and talent. His debut The Sun Rises in the East and his 1996 follow-up Wrath of the Math are considered seminal hip hop albums, with the latter featuring the single “Ya Playin’ Yaself.” As usual Jeru drops knowledge on the many shortcommings of society while displaying his hidden talent for martial arts. Amusing to say the least.