The Soul Assassins (Chapter 1) marvin gaye the album was influenced by

the album was influenced by the experiments of groups such as King Crimson

Mike had a lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression which became particularly difficult in the last three years of his life

with a backing band consisting of Sean McDonnell on electric guitar/slide

"Through the Wire"

The Soul Assassins (Chapter 1) marvin gaye the album was influenced byThe Muggs Presents The Soul Assassins (Chapter 1) album was originally released in 1997 and is produced by DJ Muggs. It features tracks from a veritable 'who's who' list of rappers like Dr. Dre & B Real, Mobb Deep, RZA GZA & Genius (Wu Tang Clan), Krs One (Boogie Down Productions), Goodie Mob plus contributions from his Cypress Hill fellow band members B Real and Sen Dog.