While Tragedy Khadafi’s Pre Magnum Opus is truly a 40-minute set-up for the Queens, New York super-veteran’s next album (2015’s Magnum Opus) it’s better than that. The Juice Crew affiliate, Capone-N-Noreaga mentor, and Black Market Militia founder maintains a reputation for quality since the Intelligent Hoodlum A&M Records days.

With Lil Fame, Royal Flush, Meyhem Lauren, and Brown Bag AllStars’ Audible Doctor involved, this just-released LP grabs the attention and more importantly, the ears of those who hear it.

Whether A&M, Gee Street, or his own independent imprints, Tragedy albums of any kind seem to stand tall.

If you like it, support it.

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