It happens that as I rock my iPod on the subway daily, I keep getting drawn in to the EL-P spell of recent projects both as a solo artist CANCER FOR CURE and his collaboration with KILLER MIKE - R.A.P. MUSIC. Two tracks that stick out to me, actually three, are as follows:
DRONES OVER BROOKLYN - EL-P
THE FULL RETARD - EL-P
GHETTO GOSPEL - KILLER MIKE
These songs have some hypnotic, chaotic sounds going on that somehow seem perfectly suited to be the backdrop of a riot, bar fight, or boxing match. Both projects are full of paranoia, conspiracy, political, truth about industry, life and other subjects. Kind of a mix Public Enemy, Ice Cube attitude and "Little Johnny From the Hospital" (or any of El-P's earlier work). There are better comparisons, but I seem to be enjoying the "amped up" feeling of rocking these tracks while stomping the pavement of NYC.
Check out the sounds below and start your own revolution!
Follow the link to Killer Mike's album streaming on SPIN here. Click on GHETTO GOSPEL! Break stuff! SPIN.COM
Check out THE FULL RETARD by EL-P here! PROMO DOWNLOAD LINK . Break stuff again!
Check out an unofficial video but authentic audio of DRONES OVER BKLYN on Youtube! Turn it up and break stuff for the third time! DRONES VIDEO
Dope album covers too!
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