1982: The EP cover

1982: The EP

Statik Selektah · 2010

26 min · 9 tracks · hip-hop

A crisp fusion of classic boom-bap beats and contemporary lyricism, capturing the essence of hip-hop's golden era.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise energetic flow throughout
  • for quick listening bursts
  • playful lyrical wordplay moments
  • front-loaded with lively beats

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, immersive albums
  • seek slow-paced introspective tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When Statik Selektah released '1982: The EP' in December 2010, he was establishing himself as a prominent producer in the underground hip-hop scene. This project followed his 2007 album 'Spell My Name Right', showcasing his growth and commitment to blending vintage sounds with modern themes.
Stylistic neighbors
DJ Premier· Pete Rock· 9th Wonder

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Lottery 2:52
  • 2 All Night 3:05
  • 3 The Darkest Cloud 3:21
  • 4 Weird Science 2:41
  • 5 Shut It Down 3:40
  • 6 Never Gonna 2:08
  • 7 Word Up 2:39
  • 8 The Dream 2:47
  • 9 82 92 3:37

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