Arrested Development's Southern Hip Hop Philosophy
A song with Afrocentric ideas by an intellectual hip-hop group that emerged in the early 90s.
As the title suggests, "Ease My Mind" is about seeking inner peace, and its spiritual approach sets it apart from traditional hardcore hip hop. Speech and Mooney's skillful vocal work, along with an organic sound made extensive use of live instruments, presented new possibilities for hip hop music. Combining social messages with musical innovation, it is an important milestone in 90s hip hop.
