Defari - Focused Daily (1999)

With a day job as an Inglewood, CA high school teacher, and with a master's degree from Columbia University, Defari Herut (a.k.a. Duane Johnson) defines the term "hip-hop scholar." His straightforward rhyming style emphasizes positivity, and on "Never Lose Touch," he even gives thanks to his mother in the chorus. Although overly employing braggadocio tactics in dissing lesser rappers, his clever verses ("lyrics shine time after time, brighter than briquettes") on tunes like "Likwit Connection" make up for the shortfall.

1 Intro
2 Focused Daily (feat. Evidence)
3 Never Lose Touch
4 Keep It On The Rise
5 Lowlands Anthem Part 1
6 Bionic
7 Likwit Connection (feat. Phil Da Agony & Tha Alkaholiks)
8 Yes Indeed
9 Killing Spree
10 These Dreams
11 Juggle Me (For The Dj's)
12 Thunder And Lightning (feat. Xzibit)
13 405 Friday's
14 Checkstand 3
15 No Clue (feat. Chocolate Tye)
16 Gems
17 People's Stand

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