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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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| Haunting atonal melodies, gritty guitar feeds rhythmic scratches all merge into a diverse melange on Jel's full-length, 10 Seconds. Jel pushes his SP-1200 to the outer realms of the possible, infusing deep basslines with funk, rock and instrumental samples that work the album into a satisfying, multi-faceted shape. While much of the album is akin to the eeriness that ripples through much of Dj Krush's hypnotic tracks, Jel also drops in some surprise samples that lighten up the dark foundation. The SP molds the distinctive sounds of a range of producers - from the Rza to Marley Marl - and infuses Jel's latest release with an ominous and seductive feel. - Boston's Weekly Dig |
2XLP/Out Of Print