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MH-208 Jel - 10 Seconds  From Mantronix to Marley Marl, the Beastie Boys to Large Professor, the Bomb Squad to Dj Muggs, and the Rza to Jel, the SP-1200 has been the most important instrument in hip-hop's short history. Named after the unit's criminally small amount of sample time, 10 Seconds pays homage to hip-hop's past without ever sounding dated. Featuring the signature drum programming and sample selection that has made him a favorite in underground circles, the instrumental format of 10 Seconds allows Jel the opportunity to structure his tracks without limitation. The result is a full-length that flows while maintaining the standard hip-hop boom-bap and is sure to go down as blueprint for future hip-hop instrumentals. |
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| An impressive compilation of a beat-maker whose close attention to detail is definitely paying off - CMJ / This is Jel at his finest - Synthesis / One of hip-hop's most innovative beat merchants - Mean Street / Instrumental hip-hop doesn't get much better than this - Alternative Press |
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| Jel's 10 Seconds grabbed my attention immediately. An ode to the SP-1200, hip-hop's first and most famous sampling device. 10 Seconds - named for the 1200's limited ability to store no more than ten seconds of total sample time - is a compact history of hip-hop sampling, from Marley Marl to Rza. Jel may be using other people's records but the eclectic, expansive sound here is all his. One of hip-hop's most innovative beat merchants, he invests 10 Seconds with both energy and depth. This is more than just a tribute album. It's an eye-opening introduction to instrumental hip-hop and some of its many possibilities. - Mean Street |
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