Nemesis - To Hell and Back (1988)

Here's the debut album from Nemesis. Well, let me be clear, this is their first release under the name "Nemesis." These guys released the Oak Cliff/Snake Beats 12" on the same private label (Get Off Me Records) the year before in 1987 under the name 'Something Fresh." From what I understand, they decided to change their name to portray a 'harder' image. Either way, if you know anything about the DFW hip-hop scene, then you know about Nemesis and their impact. They were really one of the first DFW acts to get signed and make noise nationally. This album was re-released the following year on Profile Records with an altered cover concept and track listing. While the '89 version is cool in its own respect with the partial Dallas skyline in the background, it's kind of tough to beat the cool factor of the '88 version shown above! As mentioned, the track listing differs between the original pressing and the re-release with 9 tracks on the '88 version and 13 tracks on the '89 version. Most of the songs were kept from the original album with only two being scrapped for the re-release. While the deepest aspect of any given Nemesis record was undoubtedly the bass lines, they were certainly pioneers of our scene. Much respect! R.I.P. Big Al.

The music video for Pusherman to promote the 1989 re-release.

		Get Off Me Side
A1		Time Keepers
A2		Jezebell
A3		E-Nuff Said
A4		2 Hell And Back
A5		Last Night
		Get Me Off Side
B1		Pusher Man
B2		Blackout
B3		S.A.C.'s In The House
B4		Get Stupid (Hype Effect)