To the uninitiated, the electro-whoosh and drum-box theatrics of Mantronik and MC Tee's 1986 debut may sound a bit dated. Yet this pioneering hip-hop album introduced a style and sound which blesses

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To the uninitiated, the electro-whoosh and drum-box theatrics of Mantronik and MC Tee's 1986 debut may sound a bit dated. Yet this pioneering hip-hop album introduced a style and sound which blesses nearly all of today's beat-centered music, from the massive, head-knock electronics of "big beat" artists such as the Chemical Brothers to the 808-obsessed minimalism of the Cash Money clique. Mantronix's production and programming introduced synths, drum machines, and electro aesthetics to the young hip-hop nation. Bouncy, bass-heavy, and decidedly "electronic," The Album radically expanded the possibilities of electronic programming in hip-hop and dance music. Though overshadowed by Mantronix's production, MC Tee's brash and simple party-starter rhymes echo along brilliantly on the thundering (and appropriately titled) "Bassline." With classic b-boy jams "Needle to the Groove," "Fresh Is the Word," and the scratch-heavy "Hardcore Hip-Hop" also anchoring the album, it's safe to say countless careers were inspired by this modestly titled volume. --Hua Hsu

Country	USA
Artist	Mantronix
AudienceRating	NR (Not Rated)
Binding	Audio CD
EAN	0026656870729
Format	Original recording reissued
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	Warlock Records
Manufacturer	Warlock Records
Model	1988026
MPN	1669880
NumberOfDiscs	1
NumberOfItems	1
PartNumber	1669880
PublicationDate	1999-05-04
Publisher	Warlock Records
ReleaseDate	1999-05-04
Studio	Warlock Records

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