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KH:ImaN.Cip.8tor
AUX137
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The record itself starts with "Periodic.tables (Radio Edit)", where the previously mentioned formula is celebrated, with a bouncy beat by J. 'Def' Walker, and the lyrics putting a secure foot down. Meaning you get lines that are proposing the wordy superiority, with lines like "why take it to the pinnacle, but that shit's behind me", sharing the same moments as rhymes like "yo this is just the first shot and in comes the cannon / and that's when the motherfuckin' Knotts start landing". The next track is the same cut again, just with the nasty words included. So "Periodic.tables (Original)" is giving us another chance to hurry along with the quick flow of this Cali native, before we progress to "Set 200h (Analitical.principals)". This song also appeared on the CP Records compilation "The Persecution Of Hip Hop", what means it's not the youngest anymore. But there's nothing that would imprint a dated impression on this offering, as the strings of T. 'Namuh' Bethel production is still well fitting with the more scientifically madness... more
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Klassic Soul
ATHR136
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Usephasan's Klassic soul, featuring Claim Jumpers (Es nine & El Sun), blends the work of Rhythmhurmits' Soul and J-Def. This collaboration embodies the timeless spirit of the genre. Usephasan's work on the legendary French hip-hop album, Projet Chaos, helped establish Klassic soul.
727908200256
Al Akhua
ATHR1088
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Usephasan’s latest opus is a masterful blend of dusty jazz, rare grooves, and hypnotic soundscapes that transcend time. Drawing from his deep crate-digging roots and decades of underground mystique, Usephasan crafts a sonic journey that is both nostalgic and refreshingly original. Each track unfolds like a secret chapter-woven with intricate beats, haunting melodies, and a spirit of brotherhood. Press play and step into a world where every sample tells a story, every rhythm pulses with life, and every moment is a discovery. Al Akhua is not just an album-it’s a rare artifact for the true hip-hop connoisseur.
736684165857
Scienc.Esquizit
ATHR15
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In 1998, Usephasan burst onto hip-hop. He released a gritty vinyl EP, "Chemistry Teraqueous." Its raw beats and sharp lyrics captivated listeners and drew attention. This momentum secured a spot on the influential underground comp "The Persecution of Hip Hop." It shared the stage with underground hip-hop talent from North America. In 2003, Usephasan released the 19-track album "Scienc.Esquizit." The track "Periodic Tables" stood out. Chuck D of Public Enemy lauded it as one of the top 100 MP3s of 2000, recognizing its innovative sound and profound lyrical depth.
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Chemistry Teraqueous
ATHR38
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The Chemistry Teraqueous EP is an Urban soundscapes primer. Colliding Turntablism, Jazzy Hip Hop, and Boombap make this eclectic album a collector's gem. Desert Population fuses exotic guitars with synths, anchored by mid-tempo rhythms. Fore the Love's 90s hip-hop vibe blends reverb-drenched instruments. Suspended! Animation pulses with raw energy, while Bad as Brother marries jazzy beats and strings. Whatever and Naturally deliver street-smart rap, propelled by urban beats. The title track Chemistry Teraqueous energizes with innovative turntable work. Bad As Brother Instrumental grooves on funky bass and dreamy piano. Cocoon Room's lo-fi melancholy evokes city journeys. Fore the lov rounds out the collection with mellow rhodes and boom bap nostalgia.
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