Biography: Not to be confused with a similarly named West Coast rap group who've played shows with the Pharcyde, Verbal Threat was a Virginia-based hip-hop band who released 1996's Essence for the Action Verbz label. ~ John Bush, Rovi ...Read full biography
East Coast jazz-rap with a touch of funk, The Essence is a solid, consistent release from Virginia's Verbal Threat. The band's strengths lie mainly in the rhythm section. Owens (drums) pops the skins in ...Read full review