This was definately a record ahead of it's time. It brings back memories, but let's not go there. If you have never listened to MANTRONIX, but like current hip hop this would be a good choice. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed!
June 15, 2008This album was dubbed for me on a cassette when i was stationed in Japan. The music was ahead of its time and the production was next level in 1985-86. Kurtis Mantronik could rock beats today for some lucky eemcee! MCTEE was a nice rhymer and was sorely missed when he broke out. Hip-Hop was young then not much radio play or video. This album was the meaning of underground Hip-Hop.
January 17, 2006I almost got into a fight arguing whether this Mantronix joint was better than Ultramagnetic. LOL I did say almost but this joint was worth fighting for.
Classic Hip-Hop at it's finest, get it.
I dig in the crates so you don't have to.
December 17, 2005This album is the roots of Dance music of the modern era and also of modern rap music where the beats are the focus point of the rap albums this has had influence overmany people and you should see the Beatnuts or Cashmoney for having strong beats.Kurtis Mantronic was really ahead of his time back and 1985 and MC Tee sounds very 85 has that same style which I am a fan of has the Early LL and Run DMC sound.Bump this music now
Lyrics 8/10 Production 10/10 X Factor 8/10 Classic 7/10 Me 9/10
Overall=42/50 which is an 84 are a 4 Mic release also get a
8 out of 10 Fingers as the Chris rating
Also recommended-Beatnuts,Cashmoney,Marley Marl,LL,Run DMC July 15, 2004
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This CD came out when I was 9 years old and I still jam to it now like it was brand new. I've been listening to hip hop since I was 7 years old (thanks to my dad) and I haven't really heard a better dance album since this one came out. You can't really consider yourself a hip hop head if you don't know about Kurtis Mantronik. Him and MC Tee had one of the hottest joints in '85. Classics like "Bassline", "Fresh Is The Word", and "Needle To The Groove" make this album a must have for any hip hop head. And if that's not enough, "Mega Mix" is a mix of the aforementioned songs. If you throw "Bassline" on at any 80's party, the people will lose their minds. They even have it featured on Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on PS2. It's amazing that Kurtis Mantronik isn't mentioned in the same breath as other legendary hip hop DJs / producers. He's the one that put EPMD on, so obviously he knows a thing or two about hip hop. This album is a perfect blend of bass heavy tracks and slick lyricism (courtesy of MC Tee). This LP may have come out in 1985, but it sounds just as hot now as it did then. It may sound dated but, in my mind, that's a good thing because they just don't make them like this anymore. Go ahead and get this if you haven't heard it already. You'll love it.
Standout Tracks: Bassline, Hardcore Hip Hop, Fresh Is The Word, & Mega Mix (My Favorite) July 1, 2004
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