They maintained a fun, largely care-free vibe, where they knew not to take themselves too seriously, all while demonstrating an ample amount of skill. Though their sound was distinct, the vibe the Brooklyn-based trio created fit in comfortably with groups like Leaders of the New School, KMD, the UMC’s, and even De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest. Neither the crew nor their album were like anything else in the realm of hip-hop at the time. Don’t Take It Personal made a major impact when it was released 30 years ago. The group, made up of Roderick “Chip-Fu” Roachford, Joseph “Poc-Fu” Jones, and Lennox “Moc-Fu” Maturine, created hip-hop that fused dizzying skill with light-hearted humor in a way that had rarely been exhibited before. It’s a damn shame that Fu-Schnickens don’t get more credit as innovators. Don't Take It Personal, originally released February 25, 1992. Happy 30th Anniversary to Fu-Schnickens’ debut album F.U.
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