Arsonists* - As The World Burns (CD, Album) (VG)

Media Condition: Very Good (VG)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Nice shape used copy. Disc has light handling wear.

*The photos shown here are stock photos provided as reference and do not reflect the condition of the item we have in stock.

Label: Matador,Matador - OLE 343-2, OLE 391-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1999

Notes:

Back cover:
©℗ 1999 Matador Records

Inner panels:
The Scorch, the album of hip-hop music, culture & stuff
Arsonists out to set the hip-hop world on fire
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Pyro Pals: [a872770 & RSC, Bobbito Gargia, [a82700, [a12470, [a42412, Jungle Bros, [a4091, [a3268, Gangstarr, [a14742, Organized Confusion, 8Off, O.C., [a89866, Shabaam SahDeeq, Thurston Howl The 3rd, A.L. Skills, [a69272, [a69273, Camillo, Yooter, [a15677-One, Skratch Piklz, Xecutioners, [a4195500, 5th Platoon, [a216977, Jesus Roa, [l618077, the whole [a3989, [a249336, Pri, Tina, [a80687, etc., D.J. Spinna, High And Mighty, Matador (no bull), [l1216, Triple 5 Soul, Excursions, Double Down, [a10090, [a24205, [a35536, [l9610 (NYC, LA, ATL.), Gagi Krane & Aaron (Pyro Thugs), Illcracker, A-Vee, [a192834, [a81591, Bad Seed, Word A Mouth, [a188442, Conrad X, Peter & the heads @ Ozone, [a58758, Boot Camp, Enuff, [a112754, [a112754, Cypha Sounds, Riz, [a119142, Beatnuts, Stress Mag., Oklahoma: Lou B. Fresh, Jeremy, Ed, Step Friends, NYC Breakers, [a3690750, Kuku, Rosie Perez, Zeonbia Simmons, [a493320, Denmark: [a295213, Peter, [a1564885, Noize, Chris (Boulevard Connection), Out Of Control, London: [a3935328, Harvey & Sally [l70906, [a93125, 279, Fast Fwd, France: Jerome, Iam, [a6108670, Germany: [l51167, Karen, Massive Tone, [a50578, Eins Zwo, [a6930, [a8666 (MTV), Orko The Pshychedelic Alien, Forrest Webb, [a14153. —Arsonists, Planet Rock, USA
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Bushwick Brooklyn (support your home grown)
There's more out there, see it for yourself. POOPS, F-BOOM, KAE and the rest of the Cutting Edge Barber Shop and all barber shops out there, TCK., N.B.K., Ukrime, CBS, Primetime, [a225643, T.O.S., T.N.S., B.B.C., UPO, Pop Rek get somewhere in this game, cuz y'all got skillz & y'all our nigz, Beatminers, Dysfunctional fam.
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Acknowledgements:
Ma & Daddy Melendez, brother Junbug, sister Cynthia & Ramon Rodriguez, nephews Junbubie, Ramon. (Nieces) Cindy & Julie, I.S. 282 (for throwing me out) J.H.S. 111 (for skipping me) Eastern District (for the riots). Maurice Galleco (thanks for your words and inspiration) Evilyn goi goi, all my past Bomb Squad, 911 heads, Lock, Bam Bam, Reborn, Chilly, Tito (god brother), Angel Soli, Juan Perez, Southside, Williamsburg, all heads I played footabll with (Chiefs, Saints, Oddyssy), baseball, basketball, etc. Melorose Boys, Tpe, Ugla, Ease, Rover, Zone, Mikey, Ruben, Balo, Carlos (Kique), Sponge, Victor, etc. [a367542, W.W.F. (Tito Santana days), [a159072, [a18984. To those that feel they deserve acknowledgement please sign here x____ —D-Stroy, Puerto Rico
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Respect goes to: My Bushwick niggas. Brownsville Influence, sweet heart Carol Jackson for hooking the braids up, D-Stroy's whole family for supporting, my cousin Swinga out in Boston (you started it), Stunt, Petefreak, my cousin Lokey, the whole Vernon Ave. my nigga Germ, Sape, Steve, Bushwick Outreach, my niggas out in Marlboro projects, Monche, [a37308, Korga, my wild gooned out brothers [a40433, Gortex, [a228401, and [a194803, my WHT niggas (Fuck Reagan!) Uncle Howie keep ya head up! My mom for having faith in the me from the beginning of life, titi Ramona, Norma (God bless you), my grandma, my niece Angelina (I love you), my sista's Letty, Clari, Barbara, my brother Joon! To my brothers Q-Unique, D-Stroy, Freestyle, Swel, Gr8Scott, Kinetic Energy, without you I could've done 10 times worse in life - Love ya!! This one is dedicated to my brothers Jise One and George who passed before the release of this, RIP. For those not listed.... Sorry, but we didn't have enough in the budget for extra names. —Jise One / Nastyking / Lt. Worf, Brooklyn, NY
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Hats of to: my queen of this earth - my mother and true and faithful father. Special thanks to my father for helping me out with the Arsonists T-shirts. My little sisters Katisha and Naquinthia. My older brothers Reborn, Chilly, Martin, and Negro. Grandma and Grandpa, all my aunts and uncles, Esta and family all my love, Slope and his newborn - my godson Anthony, Michelle, her moms and family, Ellie, Tabari, Adam, Larry, Ilze Ron Kelly, Ron Reid, Chris, Melissa and the rest of the Bushwick Outreach teachers and students. Lamont, Eugene, Mario, Adam, everybody in Borinquen Projects, all my overseas peeps, C.J., Carlos, Poet, Grover Cleveland and the rest of my H.S. peoples. Rosemary and MCI Click. —Swel Boogie, Bushwick, NY
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Gratitudes: Mom, Dad, James, David, Lisette, Michael, Grandma Bruni, Abuela Blanca, Vanessa, Letty (Sr. & Jr.), Josh & Pablo, Titi Irma, Erika Toro (love), Toro Family, Torres Family, Devita Family, Casalino Family, Gallo Family, Quiles Family, Lisa & uncle Flor, Fernandez & Oppenheimer Family, Gwen & Family, Tommy Whittaker, Pico, Jason, Kevin & Louis, Nelson Danny, Joey Camacho, Edwin, Richie "Cronic" & Santana Fam, Tito-G, Bruni (thanks for the hook up), "Fast Feet" Fontanez & Baretta, Groove, [a93658, BuddaCess, [a369847, Randy, VIP Records (Nomads) Clarence Greir (slammin' with a basketball), Derek Rumph Keith "Amadeus" Everhart, Felipe & Pedro, Throggs, Neck!! Matthew Negron, Lex, Keith, Stan, [a5393382, [a454824, Zubzero, D.J. Was, D.J. Mel Ice R.I.P. —Q-Unique, Boogie Down, BX
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Thanks: to those who helped strike the match but didn't stay for the blaze: Candie Beccarril u our sis no matter what u say or think. Love u baby. The massive [a1950963, [a196424, [a48354, [a549743, Mischief Makers.
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Freestyle at home: First & foremost, I'd like to thank [a1325758, the almighty, the force; or whatever u wanna call her/him/it. Just as much, I'm givin' it all up to my mother. Celyna, Daddy's always gonna be your best buddy. Q-Unique's unborn child. My brotha Ray (22). Pablo. Jeremy & Jennifer (13 & 5). Gillian. The whole Hunt & Gonsalves families...all my aunts, uncles, & cousins in Panama! My love goes out to my grandmother, Punce, & my grandfather, Cecil, continue to keep the warm, loving household 2getha in Rio Abajo.
Freestyle on the battlefield: To all my brothas from da early years...MC Tye, for bringin rhymes outta me when I was 10. All peoples from da Darkside of Bushwick keep ya heads outta da fire. Big Muhfuggin Lou!. Frankie (Esye). SR. Maze. U could've died in my arms, but u took da bullet & kept movin' til we hitched that ride to the hospital. Wrote a song about it... (it's #13 on the CD)! Nace N.S.V. Shabazz. [a429381 2000 & beyond. Lateef. Special shout to all my peeps from skool - 383 & friends Seminary...Rahim, Mandla, Lateef, Mike & Rob (uptown 100's), etc.
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Graf Flix
5. London
6. Denmark
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Fat Tape
"Intro"
D.J. Eclipse ([a82700)
"Backdraft"
"Pyromaniax"
"Blaze"
"Venom"
"Frienemies"
"Lt. Worf"
"Rhyme Time Travel"
"Live To Tell"
"Seed"
"Lunchroom Take-Out"
"Flashback"
"D-Sturbed Words"
"Halloween"
"In Your Town"
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The Scorch Props
Recorded at: Gallco Enterprises, D&D, Ozone, The Fire Place
Paul Hampartsoumian (www.hiphop.com)
Publishing: BMI
Management: we have none, yet. Call [l333555
Fan Club: www.arsonists.com
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The Scorch System
Best Buys: 
"Underground Vandal" 
"Session" 
"Geembo's Theme"
Heavy Rotation: 
"Worlds Collide" 
"Sh!t Ain't Sweet" 
"Sha-Boing"
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Roast 2 Roast
1. [a872770
2. Paris
3. Gr8 Scott
4. [a106753
5. [a48432
6. On Tour
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"53 Miles West of Venus", produced under license from Warner Bros. Records, by arrangement with Warner Special Products. (EMI Blackwood Music Inc./Boofant Tunes, Inc.)
"Times Have Changed", under license from Universal Music Special Markets.  (Irving Music, Inc., BMI/Island Music LTD)
"Taboo to Love", under license from Universal Music Special Markets (Steveland Morris Music, ASCAP)
"Supernature", under license from Universal Music Special Markets (Cerrone Music, SACEM)
"Darkness", produced under license from Atlantic Records, by arrangement with Warner Special Products. (Sony ATV Songs)
"New Bell", under license from Fantasia.  (Cotillion Music, BMI)
"Salsa Raphsody", under license from East/West Records UIC. (Chappell & Co., ASCAP)
"Eve of the War", under license from Sony Music Special Products. (April Music Inc./Jeff Wayne Music LTD.)
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We are not underground or commercial - We are hip-hop.

Printed on CD face:
Manufactured by WEA Mfg
CP 1999 Matador Records
All rights reserved
All wrongs reversed

Track List:

1. Intro 1:37
2. Backdraft 3:11
3. Shit Ain't Sweet 4:03
4. Pyromaniax 4:21
5. Underground Vandal 2:23
6. Blaze 2:46
7. Venom 2:17
8. Frienemies 2:05
9. Lt. Worf & Chewbacca 1:47
10. Session 3:50
11. Shaboing 3:48
12. Rhyme Time Travel 2:49
13. Live To Tell 3:26
14. Seed 3:04
15. Lunchroom Take-Out 3:50
16. Worlds Collide 4:24
17. Flashback 3:00
18. D-Sturbed Words 2:06
19. Geembo's Theme 2:03
20. Halloween 4:01
21. In Your Town 3:43

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode 7 44861 03432 2
Barcode 744861034322
Rights Society BMI
Rights Society ASCAP
Rights Society SACEM
Matrix / Runout wea mfg. OLYPHANT X8944 LN OLE 343-2 01 M1S2
Mould SID Code IFPI 2U4C
Matrix / Runout wea mfg. OLYPHANT X8944 LN OLE 343-2 01 M1S1
Mastering SID Code ifpi L902
Mould SID Code IFPI 2U3R

Copyright (c) Matador
Phonographic Copyright (p) Matador
Recorded At Gallco Enterprises
Recorded At D&D Studios
Recorded At Ozone Studios
Recorded At The Fire Place
Mastered At Masterdisk
Glass Mastered At WEA Mfg. Olyphant
Pressed By WEA Mfg. Olyphant
Licensed From Warner Bros. Records
Licensed From Universal Music Special Markets
Licensed From Atlantic Records
Licensed From Éditions Fantasia
Licensed From EastWest
Licensed From Sony Music Special Products
Licensed Through Warner Special Products
Published By EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
Published By Boofant Tunes, Inc.
Published By Irving Music, Inc.
Published By Island Music Ltd.
Published By Steveland Morris Music
Published By Cerrone Music
Published By Sony/ATV Songs
Published By Cotillion Music
Published By Chappell & Co.
Published By April Music Inc.
Published By Jeff Wayne Music Ltd.

A&R - The Arsonists
Booking [Get Us Shows Call] - Matador Records
Computer [Hat Goat Computer Stick] - D-Sturbed
Cover [Cover Illustration], Illustration [Cover Illustration] - Dario Sanchez
Design - Frank Longo
Engineer - Jesus Roa
Engineer - Max Vargas
Engineer - Peter (249)
Engineer - Q-Unique
Illustration [Additional Illustrations] - John Mathias (3)
Legal [Attorney At Law] - Charles Austin (4)
Liner Notes - Freestyle (4)
Liner Notes - Jise One
Liner Notes - MC D-Stroy
Liner Notes - Nastyking
Liner Notes - Q-Unique
Liner Notes - Swel
Liner Notes - The Arsonists
Liner Notes - Worf (4)
Mastered By - Howie Weinberg
Mixed By, Art Direction - MC D-Stroy
Other [Clothing] - Arson Attire
Painting [Graf 1 And 2] - The God Bzar
Painting [Graf 3 And 4] - Dario Sanchez
Painting [Graf 5] - Real Deal
Painting [Graf 5] - Roughe
Painting [Graf 5] - Vice (20)
Painting [Graf 6] - TBC
Performer - Freestyle (4)
Performer - Jise One
Performer - MC D-Stroy
Performer - Q-Unique
Performer - Swel
Photography By - Daniel Hastings
Photography By - Kareem Black
Photography By - Paul Hampartsoumian
Supervised By [Overseen] - Geembo