Mantronix - King of the Beats: Anthology 1985-1988 [1/24]

Artist:

Mantronix

UPC:

829357653628

See Also:

Def, Mos Kweli, Talib Pet Shop Boys Groove Theory Monch, Pharoahe

Description:

Recording information: Al Cohen Studio; INS; Unique.
Photographer: Janette Beckman.
King of the Beats is the first set to anthologize both Mantronix and Kurtis Mantronik`s productions for Sleeping Bag (and its Fresh subsidiary). It`s an excellent summary, compiling all of Mantronik`s major works with MC Tee, including "Fresh Is the Word," "Needle to the Groove," and "Bassline," as well as alternate 12" mixes. The second disc features a number of Mantronik productions that should be considered indispensable by all fans of mid-`80s hip-hop: Tricky Tee`s "Johnny the Fox," Just Ice`s "Cold Gettin` Dumb," T La Rock`s "Breaking Bells." While the material is spread across two discs, there are roughly 40 minutes of dead space -- more than enough room to fit the missing Sleeping Bag A-sides "Ladies" and "Scream." Still, King of the Beats is the most thoughtful Mantronix/Mantronik package yet, showcasing the output of a master producer who merged hard-hitting beats with cunning samples. ~ Andy Kellman

Track Listing:

DISC 1:

1. Bassline
2. Needle to the Groove [12" Version]
3. Flesh Is the Word [12" Version]
4. Megamix (1)
5. Hardcore Hip-Hop
6. Get Stupid "Fresh", Pt. 1
7. We Control the Dice
8. Listen to the Bass of Get Stupid Fresh, Pt. 2
9. Music Madness
10. Megamix (2)
11. Fresh Is the Beat
12. Jamming on the Groove
13. Bassline [Instrumental]

DISC 2:

1. Breaking Bells [12" Version]
2. Back to the Old School
3. Needle to the Groove [Alt Version]
4. Cold Gettin` Dumb
5. Bass Machine [12" Version]
6. Cold Getting` Dumb II
7. Turbo Charged
8. Breaking Bells [Dub Version]
9. Johnny the Fox
10. Fresh Is the Word `88

Album Information

Release Date:

01/24/2012

Type:

Performer

Genre:

R&B

Subgenre:

East Coast Rap

Label:

Warlock Records

Catalog Number:

TEG-76563

Original Release Year:

2012

# of Discs:

2

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

117 : 40

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