Album Description: The first single from the 1999 debut album by duo signed to Mo Wax & comprised of The Gift Of Gab and Chief Xcel. Seven tracks, 'A To G', 'Clockwork', 'Rock The Spot', 'Back To The Essence', 'Deception', 'Making Progress' and 'Alphabet Aerobics' (The Cut
Album Details: AKA the Gift of Gab and Cheif Xcel who Display Here Tasters for their Full Length Due Out Later this Year. Includes a Cut Chemist Composition 'alphabet Aerobics'.
TIGHT UNDERGROUND FLAVOR These dudes are representing west coast underground and I can honestly say that Blackalicious and Quannum Projects (the label/crew) are some of the most talented and innovative MC's/ DJ's/Producer's/mind's out there today...you won't ever heae these intellects rappin' about cars, diamonds, or fat houses....Their single, "Swan Lake" may be the best hip hop single of the decade (for real, ask URB magazine)
One of the best things happening in hiphop today Don't wait for the LP to come out, you have to have this album now! The flows on A to G, Alphabet Aerobics, and Deception will blow you away; the beats on Clockwork are crazy. This album is amust for any true hiphop fan.
They've come to rock the spot ... rock the spot. The only reason this disc isn't getting five stars is because I've also heard the full-length. I'm with 3-2-1 records, who's going to be putting this EP out domestically on May 18, so for all of you who find the import pricey, the domestic release is on the way. Everything on here builds on their already amazing work on 'Melodica' and I guarantee you'll be nodding at an ever increasing rate to 'Alphabet Aerobics' as Gab runs down the aplhabetics to Cut Chemist's accelerating accompaniment. Xcel's production bristles with 70's organic flavor and Gab's lyrics stay firmly clear of anything resembling played. Analogue arsonist indeed...
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