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The Cutting Room Floor 3

The Alchemist · 2013

50 min · 26 tracks · hip-hop

A collage of eclectic beats and samples creating a fragmented yet cohesive auditory experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Jolly Ranchers Start here — This track stands out with its playful sampling, embodying The Alchemist's knack for coupling humor with musicality, making it memorable.
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    Mechanic — With its longer runtime, this track allows for deeper exploration of layered instrumentals, showcasing The Alchemist's talent for creating immersive sound landscapes.
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    Songs in F major — This piece highlights an intricate blend of samples that evoke a cinematic quality, representing The Alchemist's versatility in production styles.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of playful energy
  • quirky interludes with humor
  • varied track lengths for exploration
  • punchy rhythms that invite replay

Maybe skip if you

  • seek extended, cohesive narratives
  • prefer traditional song structures

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A solid entry in the discography that fans appreciate but isn't widely recognized.
Themes
eclectic sound collage· cinematic sampling· fragmented memories
Career context
Released in early 2013, The Cutting Room Floor 3 is part of The Alchemist's extensive catalog of instrumental projects. This album follows his critically acclaimed work in the early 2010s, where he solidified his reputation as a premier hip-hop producer known for atmospheric soundscapes and innovative sampling techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Madlib· Nujabes· Flying Lotus
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Obama Ear Rings 1:02
  • 2 Too Late 1:45
  • 3 The Hawaii Chair 0:32
  • 4 Jolly Ranchers Start here 2:47
  • 5 Rock Creek Spark 1:15
  • 6 Triple Ka‐Chingo 0:30
  • 7 My Money Partying 0:53
  • 8 How It Goes 2:42
  • 9 Problems 2:34
  • 10 We Keep the Title 0:36
  • 11 Perfectionist 2:48
  • 12 Doo Wop 2:20
  • 13 The Flavor Wave 1:32
  • 14 Iron Biscuits 2:08
  • 15 True Blue 0:57
  • 16 AIDS Diet 0:30
  • 17 Mechanic 3:41
  • 18 Man Vs. Beast 1:23
  • 19 Way Out 3:02
  • 20 Stay Fresh 0:54

Disc 2

  • 1 Great Looking Hair 0:45
  • 2 Pool Hall Hustler 2:27
  • 3 Songs in F major 4:00
  • 4 Mister Microphone 0:25
  • 5 CBS 3:00
  • 6 The Myth 5:35

What to play next

Rapper’s Best Friend 3: An Instrumental Series
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Rapper’s Best Friend 3: An Instrumental Series

2014

Continues the vibe with fresh beats, building on the sound from The Cutting Room Floor 3.
The Cutting Room Floor 2
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The Cutting Room Floor 2

2007

Leads into a similar style and theme, setting the stage for The Cutting Room Floor 3.
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Donuts

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Shades of Blue

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Madlib

Blends jazz-inflected samples with hip-hop beats, echoing the cinematic sampling style found in Alchemist's work.

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