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The Cutting Room Floor

The Alchemist · 2003

44 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop

A gritty, underground hip-hop journey filled with sharp beats and vivid storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gritty storytelling with sharp beats
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • late-night drive energy
  • short tracks for quick bursts

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking polished mainstream production
  • prefer long cohesive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'The Cutting Room Floor' showcases The Alchemist's evolving production style during his rise within the underground hip-hop scene. This mixtape followed his acclaimed work on albums like Mobb Deep's 'Infamy' (2001) and solidified his reputation as a prominent producer and collaborator.
Stylistic neighbors
Madlib· Nujabes· Flying Lotus

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:51
  • 2 Street Team (remix) 4:03
  • 3 Friday Night Flavas 0:16
  • 4 Walk With Me 3:42
  • 5 Deep Meditation 3:11
  • 6 Mobb Show Intro 0:59
  • 7 Still in Effect 2:25
  • 8 First to Drop a Beat the Boldest 2:33
  • 9 In Jail 4:12
  • 10 P Broke the Switch 3:12
  • 11 Thug Shit, Queens Cliques 2:41
  • 12 Friday Night Flavas, Pt. 2 0:25
  • 13 Thieves 4:26
  • 14 That’s My Style 2:18
  • 15 Stay Bent 1:23
  • 16 Backwards 3:57
  • 17 Kay Slay Shit 3:29

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