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How to Cut & Paste: Mix Tape Vol. 2

DJ Yoda · 2002

69 min · 24 tracks · hip-hop

A playful collage of samples and beat juggling that nods to hip-hop's golden era while infusing eclectic humor and British charm.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Ill Culinary Behaviour — This track exemplifies DJ Yoda's distinct sampling style, fusing culinary themes with sharp beats that create an engaging narrative through sound.
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    We Got the Funk — Here, DJ Yoda deftly blends funk samples with rhythmic precision, showcasing his ability to craft danceable grooves while paying homage to classic funk influences.
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    Yoda’s 80’s Pop Megamix — This track is a standout medley that highlights Yoda's skill in seamlessly merging multiple pop hits into a cohesive celebration of 80s music culture.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album's inventive mixing and humor create a unique listening experience while maintaining strong cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The album features a continuous mix of tracks that blend various samples, creating a seamless flow rather than distinct song breaks.
  • Several tracks incorporate humorous audio clips and skits, which contribute to the playful tone throughout the record.
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
8/10

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 3:54
  • 2 Ill Culinary Behaviour 4:23
  • 3 Creatures, Breakin’ and Names 2:09
  • 4 Glue 4:23
  • 5 Cucumbers, Needles, Sandwiches & Jazz 3:53
  • 6 Lonely Piano 2:07
  • 7 Yoda Meets the A‐Team 1:08
  • 8 Scratching & Keyboard Techniques 2:31
  • 9 Quid Control 4:16
  • 10 Mysterious Plot 1:06
  • 11 Billie Holiday Turntablised 1:55
  • 12 We Got the Funk 3:11
  • 13 On the Reggae‐lar Part 2 3:49
  • 14 I Gotcha Opin (remix) 4:01
  • 15 Drop 2:43
  • 16 One Two S**t 4:25
  • 17 Only When I’m Drunk 2:41
  • 18 Anything (remix) 1:42
  • 19 C.R.E.A.M. 2:36
  • 20 Tony Mozzarelli Wants 80’s Pop 0:31
  • 21 Yoda’s 80’s Pop Megamix 6:25
  • 22 Rhubarb Tart 0:45
  • 23 George Formby Turntablised 1:58
  • 24 Outro 2:48

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