The Unusual is the second album by Artifacts member El Da Sensei. It was released on February 28, 2006 under Fat Beats Records.
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| Released | February 28, 2006 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 46:04 | |||
| Label | Fat Beats Records | |||
| Producer | Illmind, Frequency, Fusion Unlimited, J. Rawls, Saukrates, Money Marc, K-Def, Fyre Dept., Jake One, DJ Revolution, 3rd Rell | |||
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Background edit
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 edit
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 edit
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Crowd Pleasa" | Illmind | 3:57 |
| 2. | "Natural Feel Good" | Frequency | 4:04 |
| 3. | "Hold On" | Illmind | 4:04 |
| 4. | "Live in the Flesh" | Fusion Unlimited | 3:30 |
| 5. | "Lights, Camera, Action!" | J. Rawls | 4:02 |
| 6. | "That's How It Goes" | Saukrates | 3:32 |
| 7. | "Up in da Spot!" | Money Marc | 3:43 |
| 8. | "Rock It Out" | K-Def | 3:11 |
| 9. | "Nuttin' to Lose" (featuring O.C.) | Fyre Dept. | 2:55 |
| 10. | "Gunblast" | Jake One | 3:15 |
| 11. | "Blow Shit Up!" | J. Rawls | 3:23 |
| 12. | "What's My Name?" | DJ Revolution | 4:07 |
| 13. | "No Matter" (featuring Sean Price) | 3rd Rell | 4:15 |
| 14. | "The Unusual" | Fusion Unlimited | 2:06 |
| Total length: | 46:04 | ||