The Album

by Mantronix

The Album cover art

Produced by Kurtis Mantronik, this debut is widely recognized as a crucial evolutionary link between classic electro-funk and the sampling-heavy future of hip-hop. 'The Album' heavily featured the Roland TR-808 drum machine, pioneering highly syncopated, stuttering beats that underpinned MC Tee's booming vocal delivery. The innovative production techniques, notably on the underground hit 'Fresh Is the Word', became immensely influential across rap, freestyle, and early techno.

Genres

  • Electro
  • Mid-School Hip Hop

Tracklist

  1. Bassline
  2. Needle to the Groove
  3. Mega-Mix
  4. Hardcore Hip-Hop
  5. Ladies
  6. Get Stupid 'Fresh', Pt. 1
  7. Fresh Is the Word