Jurassic 5 - Jurassic 5 [11/11]

Artist:

Jurassic 5

UPC:

850717001742

See Also:

Dilated Peoples Nu-Mark Chemist, Cut

Description:

Jurassic 5: Akil, Zaakir, Marc 7even, Chali 2na (rap vocals); Cut Chemist, DJ Nu-Mark (DJ).
11 years after its original release the seminal debut from West Coast indie rap heroes Jurassic 5 returns in this deluxe re-issue on the Decon label. With upbeat, throwback rhyme styles and thorough boom-bap production from DJ Nu Mark and Cut Chemist, J5 remains a milestone for seamlessly combining the best elements of the old and new school eras. Repackaged as a double CD (with a bonus DVD), J5 DELUXE RE-ISSUE includes the original EP as well as 20 extra rarities, remixes, and promo tracks.
Jurassic 5: Cut Chemist (scratches); Zaakir, Marc 7even, Akil , DJ Nu-Mark, Chali 2na.
Personnel: Will Dog (bass instrument).
Audio Mixers: Cut Chemist; Hardtop; Rich Costi; DJ Nu-Mark; This Kid Named Miles.
Audio Remixer: Cut Chemist.
The original EP clocking in at only half the running time of your average rap album circa 1997, Jurassic 5`s debut was the most refreshing hip-hop release of the year, and not just because it abandoned the epic-length concepts of the rap mainstream. With old-school vibes to spare, excellent rhythmatic raps, and the production genius of Cut Chemist and DJ Nu-Mark, Jurassic 5 finally delivered on all the diverse talents promised by the growing hip-hop underground. "Jayou" is a flute-loop classic, and "Concrete Schoolyard" has that nostalgic "can it all be so simple" vibe so rarely heard from hip-hop. Interspersed with the songs are instrumentals, usually laced with the most obscure samples a veteran crate-digger could hope to shovel up, including an instructional record that listed definitions of common science terms and another that pointed out the absurdity of playing Led Zeppelin next to Frank Sinatra. This, of course, was what the group naturally did (it was actually Sinatra over Zeppelin), on "Lesson 6: The Lecture," titled in tribute to Steinski.) Here then was the answer for the legion of rap fans hoping to hear the same top-rank rapping that major labels often featured, along with the edgy productions and DJing that turntablists made standard. It was the perfect balance of quality and experimentation, all delivered in a slim 20 minutes. ~ John Bush

Track Listing:

DISC 1: THE ORIGINAL ALBUM:

1. In The Flesh
2. Quality Control Part II
3. Jayou
4. Lesson 6: The Lecture
5. Concrete Schoolyard
6. Setup
7. Action Satisfaction
8. Sausage Gut
9. Improvise
10. Blacktop Beat
11. Without A Doubt
12. Lesson 6 [Reprise]
13. Action Satisfaction [Dub]

DISC 2: BONUS CD:

1. Ignition Sequence
2. Ducky Boy
3. Verbal Gunfight
4. Rubber Tires
5. Long Road To Glory
6. Ghetto Diplomat - (remix)
7. Lesson Four: The Radio
8. Jayou [Remix] - (remix)
9. Rhythm, The
10. (Who`s Gonna Be The) Next Victim
11. Joint Freestyle, The
12. Joint Promo, The
13. Wake Up Show Promo
14. Power 106 Promo
15. Unified Rebelution

DISC 3:

1. "The Jurassic Period" Movie
2. Brixton Academy Concert, The - (live)
3. Concrete Schoolyard Music Video

Album Information

Release Date:

02/09/2009

Type:

Performer

Genre:

R&B

Subgenre:

Underground/Alt Rap

Label:

Decon

Producer:

Cut Chemist; Marvski; Akil; Nu-Mark

Catalog Number:

DCN 65

Original Release Year:

1998

# of Discs:

3

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

86 : 36

Guest Artist:

Cut Chemist

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