Mass Influence Discography of CDs

Mass Influence albums Hip-Hop From Atlanta Audio Mixers: Max Hendel; Paul Thompson . Recording information: 431 Studios, Atlanta, GA; Bull Frog Studios, ...

Mass Influence music CDs The name (DSP), and title (In the Red), evoke glitchy, distorted techno, but DSP (or Dynamic Syncopation), is a hip-hop production duo crafting tracks from the detritus of brassy late-'60s soul (think DJ Premier, or a darker Jurassic 5). Their guest rappers keep up with the great productions, spraying lyrics like Mike Apathy does on "Trife-A-Saurus Rex," or arguing over Brit-inflected speed rapping like the Phi Life Cypher team on "My Verse 1st,." Musically, Mass Influence's "Systematic" and Dell Donahue's "Outtaplace" are the big highlights: a pair of tough-minded tracks with a hint of menacing synth and chunky, three- or four-note basslines. Back-in-the-day rapper Chill Rob G also gets a great feature. Like the best of hip-hop's old-school -- and unlike a lot of underground rap crews -- DSP understand the virtue of keeping it simple. ~ John Bush London Hip Hop Personnel: Celph Titled (vocals). Audio Mixer: No Sleep Nigel. Photographer: Bob Allen. D.S.P.: Jonny Cuba, Loop Professor. Additional personnel: Mass Influence, Juice Aleem, Chill Rob G, Apathy, Def Tex, Phi-Life Cypher, Dell Donahue, Eve.On (rap vocals).

Mass Influence CD discography Additional personnel includes: Mass Influence, Yeshua Da POed, Juice Aleem. Dynamic Syncopation: Jonny Cuba, The Loop Professor.

Mass Influence albums The Fabriclive series has suffered few misses -- nearly every volume has featured high-class DJs mixing more dangerously and adventurously than they would anywhere else, with better results than appear on any other commercial releases. Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba of the Herbaliser certainly haven't lacked for opportunities to host freewheeling mix albums -- they do record for Ninja Tune, after all -- but another chance is always welcome. Fabriclive.26 is equal to their 2003 mix Herbal Blend for the Solid Steel sessions, and that's heavy praise. Differences, though, are apparent, beginning with an indication that the Herbaliser is less willing to dredge the vagaries of pop culture than on Herbal Blend. This is a straight hip-hop mix for all practical purposes, with only a few choice funk nuggets strategically placed when necessary. And for energy, it's unmatched by any recent hip-hop releases, beginning with the opener, "Dogsz N Sledgez," where Million Dan ...

Mass Influence discography Track Listing of songs: Trouble; Ain't Nothing Like; I've Got A Right; 2 Tha Left; Sun Toucha; Love Sweet Love; Didn't I Say?; I'll Try; Love & Hate; Thinking Man's Session; Midnight Method; Uncommon Sound; 5 Day Night; Pure Love; Break the Mould;