Disrupt [Extra tracks]

Oh No | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 12, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks
• Label: Stones Throw
• ASIN: B0002SXIRC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #231,239 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The large majority of underground releases seem to come off as either half-baked or overcooked, but the debut album by Oh No nails the balance just right. He's the younger brother of rapper-producer-eccentric Madlib, but Oh No has emerged as a formidable production and lyrical talent of his own. His quick, staccato verses are alert and energized, calling to mind the punch of SoCal peers like Dilated Peoples' Iriscience or the lively party style of Tha Liks. Here Oh No the rapper keeps pace with guests such as Wildchild and Medaphoar. Big bro Madlib spins the knobs on five tracks, including the stark, dramatic "Chosen One," but Jay Dee scores the album's most memorable beat with the spooky, spacey "Move." Oh No proves equally adept behind the boards, especially on the hyperactive "WTF" and smoothed-out "I Can't Help Myself." The Disrupt might be a debut album, but it sounds far more seasoned and mature than those of more veteran players. --Oliver Wang

Product Description

Oh No is on his way to hip hop notoriety with his long-awaited debut album, The Disrupt, on Stones Throw Records. Like his older brother, Madlib, Oh No doubles as an MC and Producer, rounding out a family of west-coast underground renaissance men. Production by Oh No, Madlib, J Dilla and Kan Kick. Appearances by Aloe Blacc, Wildchild, Dudley Perkins and more. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Yes, December 29, 2004

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BiolanteX (Valparaiso, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Disrupt (Audio CD)

This album is superior. Beats are fresh and original sounding. I really haven't heard an album that has this same sound. It breaks new ground. Oh No also rips the album to shreds on the mic. Easily one of the top best hip hop albums I have bought this year.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Whoa!, May 8, 2005

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HearingDeafOne (Bronx, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Disrupt (Audio CD)

This one caught me by surprise! I heard it was Madlib's brother, and since I pretty much worship Madlib, I went out and picked this one up.

First of all, Oh No's lyrics are nothing special. He's better than Madlib on the mic, but let's face it.... everyone and his mother is better than Madlib. He's not bad; he's just average. But he's very charismatic.

That being said, this album is, of course, all about the beats. Madlib comes on strong as always, with that disjointed feel that makes me such a big fan of his. Listen to Right Now. The scratching is crazy. Oh No is a fine producer as well; his beats just don't have the "weed smoking" feeling that Madlib's do.

Rhymes: 3.5/5

Beats: 5/5

Overall: 8.5/10

An album worthy of your collection. Go out and buy it. Long live Hip Hop!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars no oh, November 5, 2005

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Exxxxx (shack in the wilderness.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Disrupt (Audio CD)

Lyricly Oh No is more street than anybody else on Stones Throw, I'm not going to go into a lot of details on this album, the other reviewers pretty much said what needs to be said, but I will say this album has fantastic beats, #14 (I forgot the name of the track) is so ill it makes it worth picking this up alone, it still baffles me how Kankick is still such an overlooked producer in the scheme of things. Also Medaphoar's album is REAL dope, I'd recommend picking both albums up, if you like quality hip hop that you'll still enjoy years from now check this sh-t, otherwise keep buying Paul Wall, and Lil Jon CD's that you'll laugh at in a few years.