One of the most critically acclaimed West Coast emcees of all time, Ras Kass, is renowned for his complex lyricism, sharp battle rhymes and witty punchlines. 1996's debut Soul On Ice established Ras as one of the front-runners of the post West Coast gangsta rap movement pioneered by seminal acts such as N.W.A. and nationally popularized by modern day icons Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg & more. Marrying a hardcore street sensibility with his signature witty wordplay, Ras built a loyal underground core with subsequent albums including 1998's Rasassination, featuring guest appearances by Dr. Dre, Xzibit, Twista & RZA (of Wu-Tang) as well as multiple mixtape releases. Released while serving time, Ras Kass' ambition in the face of adversity is on full display on Institutionalized Vol. 2. Sure to satisfy Ras' loyal constituency and beyond, Institutionalized Vol. 2 is a testament to both Ras' resilience and the raw skill that underlies his longevity within the ever-changing hip-hop landscape.