93 'til Infinity
Souls of Mischief · 1993
53 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant tapestry of jazzy loops and clever wordplay that captures the essence of early '90s West Coast hip-hop.
Top tracks — play these first
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93 ’til Infinity — This track serves as the album's centerpiece, blending smooth jazz samples with intricate rhymes that encapsulate the group's ethos and creativity.
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Live and Let Live — The track is notable for its introspective lyrics and dynamic flow, highlighting the members' individual styles while maintaining a cohesive sound.
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Disseshowedo — This song showcases their playful wordplay and storytelling ability, featuring a unique structure that flows seamlessly through multiple verses.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intricate lyricism with jazzy production, establishing a distinct sound that resonates within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of jazzy samples and live instrumentation, creating a laid-back yet intricate sound throughout.
- Tracks are generally structured with a verse-chorus format, but several songs experiment with extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation.
- The title track serves as a centerpiece, both thematically and sonically, encapsulating the album's essence while also contrasting with more narrative-driven tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for relaxed listening
- intricate lyrics for detail seekers
- laid-back vibes for afternoon chill
- gradual development rewards attentive ears
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1993, Souls of Mischief released their debut album, 93 'til Infinity, shortly after forming as part of the Hieroglyphics collective. This album established them as key figures in the underground hip-hop scene, showcasing their lyrical prowess and innovative production style that would influence generations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hieroglyphics· A Tribe Called Quest· De La Soul
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Live and Let Live
A shift occurs when one member directly confronts societal expectations, breaking from the collective narrative to express personal struggles.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let ’em Know 4:14
- 2 Live and Let Live 5:20
- 3 That’s When Ya Lost 3:34
- 4 A Name I Call Myself 4:11
- 5 Disseshowedo 2:59
- 6 What a Way to Go Out 4:00
- 7 Never No More 3:41
- 8 93 ’til Infinity 4:46
- 9 Limitations 3:21
- 10 Anything Can Happen 3:01
- 11 Make Your Mind Up 3:50
- 12 Batting Practice 4:03
- 13 Tell Me Who Profits 4:01
- 14 Outro 2:04
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