Omniscence
The Raw Factor (2lp/purple)
Originally scheduled for release way back in March 1996, 'The Raw Factor' by North Carolina native Omniscence is one of the last of the unreleased mid-'90s albums to see the light of day. Despite being awarded The Source's coveted "Hip Hop Quotable" and dropping two well-received singles ('Amazin'' and 'Touch Y'all'), record label politics meant the full-length 'The Raw Factor' album was never released and fans were left wondering what might have been. 28 years later, 'The Raw Factor' is finally released on vinyl. Featuring punchline-driven lyrics from Omniscence delivered in his unmistakable cadence, and backed by head-nodding production from Fanatic, the album is a must-own for fans of '90s hip hop.