Soundbombing III

Infobox Album |
Name = Soundbombing III
Type = Album
Artist = Rawkus Records


Released = June 4, 2002
Genre = Hip Hop
Label = Rawkus Records
Producer = Ayatollah
Rockwilder
Hi-Tek
V.I.C.
Anthony Tidd
Zap Mama
Q-Tip
The Beatnuts
DJ Quik
Novel
The Roots
Curt Gowdy
Jocko
Reviews =
* Allmusic Rating|3|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:1vjeeae54xs7 link]
* RapReviews.com Rating|3.5|5 [http://rapreviews.com/archive/2002_06F_sndbomb3.html link]
*HipHopDX.com Rating|3|5 [http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/reviews/id.176/title.various-artists-soundbombing-iii link]
Last album = "Lyricist Lounge 2"
(2000)
This album = "Soundbombing III"
(2002)
Next album = ""
(2005)

"Soundbombing III" is the third installment of the Rawkus Records "Soundbombing" series. The album was not nearly as critically acclaimed as its predecessor "Soundbombing 2", but was able to sell moderately well, led by the single "The Life", featuring Styles P and Pharoahe Monch. Taking after 2000's "Lyricist Lounge 2", "Soundbombing III" furthers the label's transition to a more commercial sound, which caused harsh criticisms from die-hard Rawkus fans. The album features Styles P, Pharoahe Monch, Mos Def, Skillz, Missy Elliott, Kool G Rap, Capone-N-Noreaga, Hi-Tek, Jonell, Method Man, Zap Mama, Talib Kweli, Common, Q-Tip, The Beatnuts, DJ Quik, Novel, The Roots, Cocoa Brovaz, Dawn Penn and R.A. The Rugged Man. The compilation is hosted by Cipha Sounds and Mr. Choc.

Track listing