Ten years after its initial & highly slept-on release, Fat Beats Records & Frozen Files are proud to present the first-ever reissue of UN Or U Out, the classic debut album from The UN.

Consisting of Roc Marciano, Dino Brave, Mike Raw, and Laku, the UN first emerged on Pete Rock’s 2001 Petestrumentals album, a primarily instrumental release including two tracks—“Nothing Lesser” and “Cake”, both featuring vocals by The UN. At the time, the group hadn’t performed live and never had major prior releases, although Roc Marciano had already made his name as a member of Busta Rhymes’ Flipmode Squad. Pete Rock fans were at first perplexed by the vocal appearance of an unknown group. Yet Pete not only had the confidence and foresight to introduce the four MCs, he also furthered the collaboration, making it full circle by lending production on “Game of Death (G.O.D.)” , “Avenue” and “Ain’t No Thang” on UN or U Out.

UN or U Out remains a timeless listen, a deeply succinct homage to New York’s bygone era of gritty boom-bap, made with tasteful nods to Queensbridge’s cold-steel aesthetic. “For The Love” is one of the two bonus cuts to appear on the reissue.

The U.N. salutes Big L in this two part clip, directed by Q-Butta.

One more leak from Killa Cam and Vado off that U.N. album. The album drops May 25th, which is good news since we get a new track what seems like everyday. Check out this one below.

LISTEN: Cam’ron + Vado – “Butta”

One more leak from Cam’ron and Vado’s project with The U.N. The album drops May 25th. Check it out below.

LISTEN: Cam’ron + Vado – “Throw It Up” (MP3)

Cam’ron + Vado – “Throw It Up” (MP3)

Here’s an exclusive first look at the album cover for Roc Marciano’s forthcoming Marcberg LP dropping April 20th on U.N. Music / Fat Beats Records. As you may know, Roc is a member of the U.N. gang, who did some work with Pete Rock a few years back during the Petestrumentals era….