1993, WestCoast... Dr Dre vs Eazy-E, Snoop Doggy Dog on the rise with his debut album alongside theN.W.A don of production. Tupac with the summer release of ‘I Get Around’, but caught up in alleged gun fights and assaultcharges.G-funk the national conversation.So whenSouls Of Mischief came onto the scene with their funky outfits, slammin’ beats and breazy attitudes -backed with a lyrical dexterity far beyond their teenage years –a fresh hop to the bounce of the WestCoast was born.“Sometimes it gets a little hectic out there...”, Tajai exclaimed in the intro, “...But right now we gonna up you on howwe just chill”. The California quartet announced themselves with harmlessly refreshing confidence, on more of a Tribe tip with jazz-drips and groove-infused rhythms –yet lyrically more adventurous and weed-scented;more of a Pharcyde vibe with endlesslycool rhymes and multisyllabic wordplays-yet more intellectual, energetic and freestyle-ready. A funky introspection was clear to see. This was Oakland, Californiain 1993