Top tracks — play these first
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This Beat Goes Boom — With its catchy hooks and infectious rhythm, this track epitomizes the album's blend of jazz and hip-hop, showcasing the duo's ability to craft danceable grooves.
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Hip Jazz — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album, featuring playful instrumentation and an engaging call-and-response vocal style that highlights their unique sound.
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Serious Walker — This extended piece allows for intricate musical conversations between instruments, illustrating the band's improvisational prowess while inviting listeners into a deeper exploration of rhythm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong compositions and skilled execution, making it a notable entry in the acid jazz genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms and layered instrumentation, creating a dense but fluid soundscape.
- Tracks often blend live instrumentation with electronic elements, maintaining a balance between improvisation and structured beats.
- Several tracks incorporate extended solos, allowing musicians to explore themes while keeping the overall groove intact.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of rhythmic energy
- playful grooves for lively gatherings
- head-nodding beats for focus
- dynamic transitions between tracks
- vibrant soundscapes for exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, music
- want straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Hip Jazz marked Tab Two's debut album, positioning them as a significant player in the burgeoning acid jazz scene. Prior to this release, the duo had built a reputation through live performances that blended jazz with contemporary urban sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jamiroquai· The Brand New Heavies· Incognito
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Commencement of the Pilgrimage to the Mecca of Hip Jazz 1:42
- 2 This Beat Goes Boom 4:51
- 3 We Are T. T. T. 4:48
- 4 Hip Jazz 3:55
- 5 Get Rid (Drum version) 3:05
- 6 Down to the Top 3:57
- 7 No Question 4:49
- 8 Rue Lambert 1:51
- 9 Serious Walker 6:19
- 10 Tape tout ! 4:59
- 11 Out-o-Fear 4:55
- 12 Make Things Change 3:32
- 13 Kami 2:31
- 14 Get Rid (Beat Box version) 4:40
- 15 The Mecca 7:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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