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FabricLive.39

DJ Yoda · 2008

66 min · 25 tracks · hip-hop

A frenetic collage of hip-hop samples and eclectic beats layered with playful, nostalgic energy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Blister in the Sun — This track exemplifies Yoda’s knack for melding upbeat punk rock energy with hip-hop rhythms, creating an infectious vibe that resonates throughout the mix.
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    It's Tricky — Yoda’s reimagining of this classic showcases his ability to breathe new life into iconic tracks while maintaining their original punchy spirit.
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    Swing Set — This track stands out with its playful sampling and rhythm, highlighting Yoda's talent for crafting engaging transitions that energize the entire mix.
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    Tear Da Club Up — The high-energy beat combined with clever sampling demonstrates Yoda's skill in creating dancefloor-ready tracks that embody the spirit of a party atmosphere.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases inventive mixing and sampling but has a somewhat loose cohesion due to its extensive tracklist.

What we noticed

  • The album features a rapid-fire mix of 25 tracks, with many transitions occurring within seconds, creating a relentless pace.
  • DJ Yoda employs a wide range of samples from various genres, often layering multiple snippets over one another to create complex soundscapes.
  • Several tracks blend seamlessly into one another, with overlapping beats and vocal snippets that maintain energy throughout the mix.
  • The use of nostalgic samples is prevalent, invoking familiarity while juxtaposing them with contemporary beats.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro / Judgement Day (Donkey Work re-edit) 2:44
  • 2 Blister in the Sun 2:22
  • 3 Tika Toc 3:02
  • 4 Holy Calamity (Bear Witness II) 2:20
  • 5 Jackin' for Beats 2:21
  • 6 It's All Love 2:26
  • 7 Swing Set 3:03
  • 8 Sexual Healing 2:21
  • 9 Crumbs on the Table 3:16
  • 10 Just to Get a Rep 1:29
  • 11 EVA / Bonus Beats 3:19
  • 12 Salmon Dance 2:42
  • 13 In the Morning 1:35
  • 14 Poison / Bonus Beats 1:59
  • 15 It's Tricky 3:13
  • 16 Push It / Bonus Beats 3:11
  • 17 Tear Da Club Up 2:34
  • 18 Marina Gasolina 1:58
  • 19 Lovin' You / Bonus Beats 2:12
  • 20 Come Around 3:57
  • 21 Chatterbox 3:13
  • 22 Circles 1:46
  • 23 Super Sharp Shooter 3:45
  • 24 Gangsters / Make Me / Tip-Toe 3:05
  • 25 London Is the Place for Me 2:44

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