The Unusual
| The Unusual | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by El Da Sensei | |
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Label | Fat Beats Records |
The Unusual is the second album by Artifacts member El Da Sensei. It was released in 2006 on Fat Beats Records.
Background
Tame and El's graf-rap was well received by underground audiences and continued in the New Jersey rap tradition of Redman and Lords of the Underground.[1] The group developed a fan base of hardcore hip-hoppers, being graffiti artists and hip-hop purists.[2] El Da Sensei latest album is a continuation of the first two Artifacts albums. According to El, the album "stands for true hip hop."[3]
El has said that the possibility of an Artifacts reunion are low, considering the relative success he and Tame One have had since both going solo.[4]
Reception
Reviews were very positive, considering the El's lengthy hiatus: PopMatters says: "He manages to present his album with intelligent proportions, and like a fine wine, he will only get better with time."[5]
Track listing
- Crowd Pleasa (3:57) Producer Illmind
- Natural Feel Good (4:04) Producer Frequency
- Hold On (4:04) Producer Illmind
- Live In The Flesh (3:30) Producer - Fusion Unlimited
- Lights, Camera, Action! (4:02) Producer - J. Rawls
- That's How It Goes (3:32) Producer - Saukrates
- Up In Da Spot! (3:43) Producer - Money Marc
- Rock It Out! (3:11)Producer - K-Def
- Nuttin' To Lose (2:55) Producer - Fyre Dept Featuring OC
- Gunblast (3:15) Producer Jake One
- Blow Shit Up! (3:23) Producer J. Rawls
- What's My Name? (4:07) Producer DJ Revolution
- No Matter (4:15) Producer 3rd Rell Rap [Featuring] Sean Price
- The Unusual (2:06) Producer Fusion Unlimited