Jurassic 5 (EP)

The Jurassic 5 EP is the debut extended play release by the American alternative hip hop group Jurassic 5. It was released in 1997 on Rumble Records. The EP is notable for its showcasing of the group's signature style, which features complex lyrical interplay between all four MCs (Akil, Chali 2na, Mark 7even, and Soup). It helped establish the group's reputation within the underground hip hop scene and paved the way for their subsequent full-length albums. The EP features production that is largely sample-based, drawing from a variety of genres and eras to create a distinctive, boom-bap influenced sound. Key tracks include "Unified Rebelution" and "Concrete Schoolyard," which are considered classics within the group's discography. The EP is often credited with helping to revive a more conscious and lyrical style of hip hop during a time when gangsta rap dominated the mainstream.