The Elementz-Crushmode
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label........: n/a
date ripped..: 06.03.2008
date released: 00.00.0000
url..........: http://www.myspace.com/elementzuniverse
release size.: 72,9 MB
encoder......: Lame 3.97 V2
bitrate......: avg. 172kbps
mode.........: Joint-Stereo
tracks.......: 18
source.......: CDDA
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n o t e s
The Elementz need no introduction to most, since the
turn of the century Liati and Zoutr have demanded the
UK urban scene stand ups and takes notice of their
production. A long journey from infant Zoutr tapping
out tunes on a ú5 organ and pre school Liati scraping
through his battered charity shop vinyl collection,
the pair boast a musical appreciation that stretches
further than a bungee rope. Growing up on an eclectic
diet of Soul, Reggae, Punk and Synth Pop, into early
rave and Hip Hop, The Elementz make music that
constantly evolves. From humble beginnings DjÆing the
Jungle circuit the pair shared a sharp palate. Beats
no matter how harsh or tasty made them tick and before
long they were uniting their skills to produce their
acclaimed 2005 debut ôElementz Universe Volume 1ö.
Termed one of the strongest Hip Hop records of the
year it gained massive support from 1Xtra, Kiss and
Galaxy earning them a prize feature on the legendary
DJ Skitz compilation LP Homegrown. As the snowball
effect gained momentum, more and more names collided
with their sound. Scorzayzee, Taskforce, and Skinnyman
to name but a few let The Elementz take their sound to
another galaxy. 2006 saw ôElementz Universe Volume 2ö
impact upon the urban landscape and it wasnÆt long
before the airwaves became full of their unique sound
enjoying blanket play from the whole 1Xtra Hip Hop
roster including Rodney P & Skitz, Ras Kwame and Twin
B. The joint reached the heights of æRecord of the
WeekÆ on 1Xtra, spent six weeks at the summit of Itch
FMÆs Hip Hop chart and was exclusively chopped and
remixed by the two for Bobby Friction on BBC Asian
Networks acclaimed Reproduced program broadcast live
to 500,000 people worldwide. 2007 saw The Elementz
readying their 1st ôproperö studio command centre
aptly dubbed The Elementz Universe. They regularly cut
tracks for artists such as Shameless, Ghetto & Lewi
White aside recording a vast array of artists from
psychedelic rockers right though to Gospel DivaÆs. In
2007 The Elementz became record producers in their own
right. Maybe this is why BBC 1Xtra and MTV Base
approached them to create an exclusive cut for their
celebrated Black History Month feature broadcasted to
millions worldwide and downloaded free on their BBC
website. The Elementz prowess comes with being greater
than the sum of their parts, ZoutrÆs instrumentation
skills and live music background coupled with LiatiÆs
ôthrow downö production attitude and engineers ear
make for an explosive and unpredictable sound. Their
combination of styles and far-reaching influence shows
that with their eagerly anticipated compilation LP
ôCrushmodeö the pair can go supernova.
Support This for sure, Intros always CRAZY
Midlands Stand Up
d a t a
# t r a c k n a m e t i m e
01- Select Players [01:55]
02- At 1 With The Elementz [03:16]
(Ft. Wretch 32, Loudmouth & Wariko)
03- Crush Theme (Ft. Taskforce & Sarai Jazz) [03:37]
04- S.K.I.M (Ft. Big Cakes) [03:06]
05- Rise Remix (Ft. TB & Karizma) [04:08]
06- We Be Them (Ft. Kof, Karizma & Stan) [03:19]
07- Coppers Lament (Skit) [00:49]
08- On My Case (Ft. Taskforce & Karizma) [03:37]
09- Best Kept Secret (Ft. Antourage & Malik) [03:46]
10- Ruinin' My High (Ft. Dubbledge) [03:22]
11- In For The Kill [03:05]
(Ft. Shameless, Kof, & Emcee Killa)
12- I'm A Stacker (Ft. Fiasco) [04:26]
13- Gimme That (Ft. Blemish Blackstorm) [02:52]
14- Rememba The Name (Ft. TB & Rebel) [04:21]
15- High Grade (Ft. Skinnyman) [03:08]
16- Dutch Breeze (Skit) [01:03]
17- End Game (Ft. Shiva) [03:34]
18- Voyage (Ft. Scor-zay-zee) (Bonus Track) [03:44]
72,9 m e g s t o t a l [57:08]