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Mantronix - The Album

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The beats that were displayed on The Album.Were truly ahead of there time and will contiue to be Sampled for the days to come.In my own opinion Mantronix was then and still is one of the premire groups that ever made this Lady that i call Hip-Hop.

This is a must-have album for any true hip-hop fan. Mantronik's production was truly ahead of its time. As with the sound of hip-hop in the mid to late eighties, the songs contain plently of 808 and 909 drum kicks and snares. This was probably one of the most underappreciated albums in the culture. I'm glad to see it's back. We can only hope that Warlock will reprint 'Music Madness' and Capitol will reprint 'In Full Effect'.

This is an all-time classic album from the King of the Beats himself: Mantronik. He was one to the most underrated and underappreciated producers of hiphop but his work has stood the test of time. This album itself contains five classics: Bassline , Ladies, Fresh is the Word, Needle to the Groove (which Beck sampled for Where It's At) and Hard Core Hip Hop (which Master P sampled for "It A'int my Fault" remix) This is a classic album of mid '80s hip hop. A must for the collection of any true hiphop fan.

I 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.

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)

When this cd came out back in 1985 it was so ahead of its time, so people that werent into rap hated Mantronix. The only place you would here there songs would be in clubs because Mantronix have a Electro, Dance Rap style, and with very hard drum beats and Hard Bass lines. Also having Amazing rapping skills for the mid 80's. Good songs like "Bassline," "Fresh Is The World," "Ladies," and "Needle To The Groove," show what old school rap really was. The group had the 1st man machine Kurtis Mantronik, who was a turn table master who incorporated synthesizers and samplers into rhythmatic mix. MC Tee's Skills and rhymes also make this album that much better.

This right here is true HIP-HOP. For all the real hip-hop fans this is a must have.Incredible beats from the beginning to the end, and also good party lyrics from M.C. Tee reminding everyone that hip-hop is supposed to be fun. Your collection will not be complete until this is in it. You will dance your a** off to this cd. Get it and listen to pioneering hip-hop at it's best.

"The Album" is ten years ahead of its' time. Mantronix displays with the tracks "Bassline", "Hardcore Hip Hop" and "Ladies" that he is truly worthy of the title "The King of Beats".

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!

This 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.