Apocalyptic Horses

In preparing to write this blog about just how amazing Pharoahe Monch is I have to admit that I have been side-swiped slightly. Don't fret, there is plenty of time to discuss how incredible Monch is, live and on wax, not to mention the time with Organized Konfusion. But for now, let me explain how I came to be so distracted. In checking a couple of facts about Mr Monch, like why can't I get his solo debut Internal Affairs anywhere anymore (!!), I was intrigued by mention of the HRSMN project, for which he was named as an affiliate. Delving deeper, there on the world wide web I found details of what can only be described as a ridiculous posse project. For those that slept, like my good self, HRSMN is the Horsemen Project, as in the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, featuring no less members than Can-i-bus, Kurupt, Ras Kass and Killah Priest. The group seems organic in its make-up, releasing one long player, 2003's The Horsemen Project, as well as collaboration cuts on each members' solo joints, not to mention numerous affiliate members such as Monch, Kool G Rap, Keith Murray, and Rakim amongst others. Now, I've not knowingly heard any HRSMN tracks, but a quick check on Wikipedia would suggest otherwise, from Horsementality on Can-i-bus'2000 BC album to Inner G from Killah Priest's latest LP The Offering, and numerous others. It feels a bit like discovering the 213, if you know what I mean, and quite frankly I never thought I would be so glad to see the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse galloping towards me!