
Rhythm-Al-Ism (Over 70 Minutes Of Commercial-Free Music) is a Soul & Funk album by DJ Quik, originally released in 1998. On Gatefold: 21 pressings tracked.
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Funk
- warm
- laid-back
- funky
About
While the G-Funk fad had largely passed by the time <i>Rhythm-Al-Ism</i> was released in 1998, DJ Quik kept working to perfect the style he helped to create. Sonically, the album represented a new peak for Quik. He had long since established his recipe of buttery bass tones and seductive grooves, but here every sound was sharper, louder, and rendered with exceptional detail. In a career of silky grooves, “We Still Party,” “Hand In Hand,” and “You’z a Ganxta” still stand out as some of Quik’s most sublime combinations of rubbery rhythm and rock-solid bottom. Additionally, <i>Rhythm-Al-Ism</i> catches Quik’s crew in its fullest form. Mausberg, Suga Free, Hi-C and 2nd II None are all longstanding Quik protégés, handpicked by the producer because when it comes to rapping on a Quik beat they sound better than anybody else in the industry. Even ultra-feminine ‘80s soul crooner El Debarge shows up to the party, for the simple reason that Quik loved his sound and wanted to work with him. Its inclusive, party-like atmosphere sets <i>Rhythm-Al-Ism</i> apart in a career that was dogged by gang drama in its first half, and death in its second half (Mausberg was murdered in 2000).
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Tracklist
- 1Rhythm-Al-Ism (Intro)1:40
- 2We Still Party5:13
- 3So Many Wayz (feat. 2nd II None & Peter Gunz)5:41
- 4Hand In Hand (feat. 2nd II None) [Street Version]4:18
- 5Down, Down, Down (feat. Suga Free, Mausberg & AMG) [Club Mix]4:43
- 6You'z a Ganxta4:21
- 7I Useta Know Her (feat. AMG)3:50
- 8No Doubt (feat. Playa Hamm & Suga Free)4:12
- 9Speed3:20
- 10Whateva U Do
- 11Thinkin' Bout U4:04
- 12El's Interlude (feat. James DeBarge)4:05
- 13Medley for a "V" (The P***y Medley) [feat. Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, AMG, 2nd II None, Hi-C & El DeBarge] [Street Version]6:26
- 14Bombudd II2:59
- 15Get 2Getha Again (feat. 2nd II None, AMG & Hi-C)4:40
- 16Reprise (Medley For a "V")2:39
Credits
Performers
- Dionne KnightonBACKING VOCALS VOCALS
- Will HudspethBACKING VOCALS VOCALS
- Robert "Fonksta" BaconGUITAR
- DJ QuikPERCUSSION SYNTHESIZER BASS
- Eric McCainePERCUSSION
- 2nd II NoneFEATURING
- Peter GunzFEATURING
- El DeBargeFEATURING VOCALS
- AMGFEATURING
- MausbergFEATURING
- Suga FreeFEATURING
- Ron TownsendFLUTE
- Stan JonesGUITAR
- Playa HammFEATURING
- Tha DBACKING VOCALS VOCALS
- Earth, Wind & Fire
- Del AtkinsBASS
- G-OneDRUMS
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 21 pressings tracked on Gatefold
