MC Ren's 1993 album "Shock of the Hour" featured a harder, more aggressive sound than his previous work, signaling a shift in his artistic direction. The album included production from both his own camp and West Coast heavyweights.
- "Shock of the Hour" was released on November 16, 1993, by Villain Entertainment.
- The album was largely self-produced by MC Ren, with additional production from members of his N.H.A. (Niggaz Hatin' Asses) production team and DJ Bobcat.
- "Shock of the Hour" charted at number 77 on the Billboard 200 and number 19 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
MC Ren is a rapper from Compton, California, who was a member of N.W.A. and is known for his aggressive, street-oriented lyrics. By 1993, he had established himself as a solo artist with a consistent output of West Coast hip-hop.
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