Krush
DJ Krush · 1994
48 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop · dub music
A mesmerizing blend of intricate sampling and atmospheric soundscapes, melding dub influences with hip-hop rhythms.
Why this album works
'Krush' is significant for being one of the first albums to showcase the fusion of hip-hop with traditional Japanese sounds, influencing future artists in both Japan and abroad. The album received critical acclaim and helped lay the groundwork for the burgeoning underground hip-hop scene within Japan.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 1994, 'Krush' was DJ Krush's debut album, establishing him as a pioneering figure in the Japanese hip-hop scene. At this point, he had already gained recognition through his work as a producer and DJ, but this album marked his transition into solo artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lee "Scratch" Perry· Maxi Priest· Gotan Project
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 AM 300 Tag 0:50
- 2 Keeping the Motion Standout 6:38
- 3 Mixed Nuts 1:11
- 4 Roll & Tumble 5:06
- 5 Murder of Soul Standout 5:37
- 6 E.A.R.T.H./SOS 0:52
- 7 On the Dub-ble 5:43
- 8 Another Day 0:21
- 9 Underneath the System 0:52
- 10 Edge of Blue 4:15
- 11 Big City Lover 5:58
- 12 Down the Drain 0:49
- 13 Into the Water 4:48
- 14 Ruff-Neck Jam Standout 5:13
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