What makes Make the Music 2000 by Rahzel notable?

This album is significant for its innovative approach to beatboxing within the hip-hop genre, highlighting Rahzel's unique talent that influenced future artists in both rap and vocal performance. It received positive critical reception and contributed to a growing appreciation of beatboxers as legitimate musicians within the industry. Released in 1999, Make the Music 2000 was Rahzel's debut solo album following his tenure as a member of The Roots. At this point, he had already gained recognition for his groundbreaking beatboxing skills, particularly showcased on The Roots' albums, paving the way for his own artistic expression and exploration in hip-hop.

How many songs are on Make the Music 2000?

Make the Music 2000 has 16 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

Make the Music 2000

Rahzel · 1999

50 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop

An inventive fusion of beatboxing and hip-hop, showcasing rhythmic complexity and vocal dexterity across each track.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Make the Music 2000 — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its infectious energy, blending catchy hooks and impressive vocal rhythms that exemplify Rahzel's artistry.
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Carbon Copy (I Can’t Stop) — This track stands out for its clever wordplay and intricate layering of sounds, showcasing Rahzel's ability to create depth using only his voice.
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Night Riders — Here, Rahzel skillfully combines narrative lyrics with rapid-fire beats, highlighting his storytelling prowess while maintaining an engaging flow that keeps listeners hooked.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

Innovative beatboxing and diverse collaborations make this album stand out in hip-hop.

What we noticed

Rahzel employs intricate beatboxing techniques throughout, often layering vocal sounds to create complex rhythms.
Several tracks incorporate guest verses from other artists, adding diversity to the vocal delivery and lyrical content.
The production blends traditional hip-hop beats with Rahzel's vocal percussion, making the sound distinctively rhythmic.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

All I Know

A section where the narrative shifts from personal reflections to broader social commentary, creating a contrast that enriches the lyrical content.

The juxtaposition between personal and societal themes showcases Rahzel's lyrical versatility and invites listeners to engage with both individual and collective experiences.

Tracklist

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

1 The Human Beatbox (interlude) 0:30
2 Make the Music 2000 4:03
3 Super Dee Jay 1:06
4 All I Know 4:21
5 Carbon Copy (I Can’t Stop) 4:41
6 I Know What Ya Sayin’ (interlude) 0:34
7 Night Riders 3:33
8 Just the Beginning (interlude) 0:11
9 Bubblin, Bubblin (Pina Colada) 4:23
10 To the Beat 4:13
11 Wu Tang Live (interlude) 2:08
12 Steal My Soul 4:46
13 For the Ladies (interlude) 0:10
14 Suga Sista 4:32
15 Southern Girl 3:10
16 If Your Mother Only Knew (interlude) 8:13

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