The Unusual

The Unusual is the second album by Artifacts member El Da Sensei. It was released on February 28, 2006 under Fat Beats Records.

The Unusual
Studio album by
El Da Sensei
ReleasedFebruary 28, 2006
GenreHip hop
Length46:04
LabelFat Beats Records
ProducerIllmind, Frequency, Fusion Unlimited, J. Rawls, Saukrates, Money Marc, K-Def, Fyre Dept., Jake One, DJ Revolution, 3rd Rell
El Da Sensei chronology
Relax, Relate, Release
(2003)		 The Unusual
(2006)		 Unheard Of
(2008)

Background

Tame and El's graf-rap was well received by underground audiences and continued in the New Jersey rap tradition of Redman and Lords of the Underground.[1] The group developed a fan base of hardcore hip-hoppers, being graffiti artists and hip-hop purists.[2] El Da Sensei latest album is a continuation of the first two Artifacts albums. According to El, the album "stands for true hip hop."[3]

El has said that the possibility of an Artifacts reunion are low, considering the relative success he and Tame One have had since both going solo.[4]

Reception

Reviews were very positive, considering the El's lengthy hiatus: PopMatters says: "He manages to present his album with intelligent proportions, and like a fine wine, he will only get better with time."[5]

Track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Crowd Pleasa"Illmind3:57
2."Natural Feel Good"Frequency4:04
3."Hold On"Illmind4:04
4."Live in the Flesh"Fusion Unlimited3:30
5."Lights, Camera, Action!"J. Rawls4:02
6."That's How It Goes"Saukrates3:32
7."Up in da Spot!"Money Marc3:43
8."Rock It Out"K-Def3:11
9."Nuttin' to Lose" (featuring O.C.)Fyre Dept.2:55
10."Gunblast"Jake One3:15
11."Blow Shit Up!"J. Rawls3:23
12."What's My Name?"DJ Revolution4:07
13."No Matter" (featuring Sean Price)3rd Rell4:15
14."The Unusual"Fusion Unlimited2:06
Total length:46:04

References
  1. allmusic ((( Artifacts > Biography )))
  2. allmusic ((( El Da Sensei > Biography )))
  3. 215HIPHOP.COM ~ Philly Hip Hop » Exclusive Interview with El Da Sensei
  4. World's Best Source For That Ol' Boom Bap
  5. El Da Sensei: The Unusual - PopMatters Music Review
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