2000 Fold
2000 Fold | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | August 18, 1998 (Original) August 24, 1999 (Re-release) | |||
Recorded | 1997−1998 | |||
Genre | Underground hip hop | |||
Length | 59:02 | |||
Label | Bilawn, SpyTech, Mammoth, Ideal | |||
Producer | Divine Styler, DJ Cheapshot, Vin Skully Mike Shinoda (for "Marco Polo") | |||
Styles of Beyond chronology | ||||
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Singles from 2000 Fold | ||||
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2000 Fold is the debut studio album by Los Angeles underground rap group
Background and composition
2000 Fold was produced by many producers, but the best known was
Singles
The album spawned four singles, out of which "Spies Like Us" and its remix, as well as "Easy Back It Up" had a music video. Whereas "Winnetka Exit" and "2000 Fold" did not have a music video.
Reception
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [3] |
RapReviews | (9/10) [4] |
2000 Fold received generally positive reviews. The critics gave the album a loud applause and comparing the group with the artists like Prince Paul or
Sputnik music gave the album a rating of 4.5 out of 5, saying that the album is great, and praising the group as, first things first. These guys can rap. No doubt, when you hear the way Ryu and Tak flow you'll be amazed. While Tak presents the smooth-as-silk flow, Ryu brings the punchline pain. A duo of rap Gods that seemed untouchable in that period of time, and even through today they don't go down hard. Safe to say, their debut album is no different.[5]
Track listing
No. | Title | Samples(s) | Length |
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1. | "Exile" (Intro) | 1:56 | |
2. | "Styles of Beyond (Style Warz)" (featuring DJ Rhettmatic) | 4:50 | |
3. | "Hollograms" (featuring Spaceboy Boogie X) | "How Many MC's" by | 2:47 |
5. | "Spies Like Us" (featuring Emcee 007) | 3:38 | |
6. | "Winnetka Exit" | "Another Sleep Song" by Graham Nash | 4:13 |
7. | "Muuvon" | "Good Times" by Chic | 4:02 |
8. | "Wild Styles" (Interlude) | 0:12 | |
9. | "Easy Back It Up" | "Jazz (We've Got)" by A Tribe Called Quest | 2:59 |
10. | "Survival Tactics" | 3:38 | |
11. | "Skullyanamayshun" | 2:20 | |
12. | "Part II (Endangered)" (featuring Simon James) | 3:11 | |
13. | "Gollaxowelcome" | 4:31 | |
14. | "Click Beat Box" (Interlude) (featuring Click Tha Supah Latin) | 0:47 | |
15. | "Many Styles" | 4:43 | |
16. | "Killer Instinct" (featuring Divine Styler) | "Just Let Go" by The Seeds "Strictly Business" by EPMD | 4:04 |
17. | "2000 Fold" | 4:59 | |
18. | "Come Out Your Frame" (Interlude) (featuring DJ Rhettmatic) | 1:30 | |
19. | "Marco Polo" (featuring Emcee 007) | "Little 15" by Depeche Mode | 4:04 |
20. | "Outro" | 0:30 | |
Total length: | 59:02 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Exile" (Intro) | 1:56 |
2. | "Styles of Beyond (Style Warz)" (featuring DJ Rhettmatic) | 4:50 |
3. | "Hollograms" (featuring Spaceboy Boogie X) | 3:49 |
4. | "Dangerous Minds" | 2:47 |
5. | "Spies Like Us" (featuring Emcee 007) | 3:38 |
6. | "Winnetka Exit" | 4:13 |
7. | "Muuvon" | 4:02 |
8. | "Easy Back It Up" | 2:59 |
9. | "Survival Tactics" | 3:38 |
10. | "Skullyanamayshun" | 2:20 |
11. | "Part II (Endangered)" (featuring Simon James) | 3:11 |
12. | "Gollaxowelcome" | 4:31 |
13. | "Click Beat Box" (Interlude) (featuring Click Tha Supah Latin) | 0:47 |
14. | "Killer Instinct" (featuring Divine Styler) | 4:04 |
15. | "2000 Fold" | 4:59 |
16. | "Come Out Your Frame" (Interlude) (featuring DJ Rhettmatic) | 1:30 |
17. | "Marco Polo" (featuring Emcee 007) | 4:04 |
18. | "Outro" | 0:30 |
Total length: | 54:11 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Intro" | 1:56 |
2. | "Styles of Beyond (Style Warz)" (featuring DJ Rhettmatic) | 4:50 |
3. | "Hollograms" (featuring Spaceboy Boogie X) | 3:49 |
4. | "Dangerous Minds" | 2:47 |
5. | "Spies Like Us" (featuring Emcee 007) | 3:38 |
6. | "Winnetka Exit" | 4:13 |
7. | "Muuvon" | 4:02 |
8. | "Easy Back It Up" | 2:59 |
9. | "Survival Tactics" | 3:38 |
10. | "Skullyanamayshun" | 2:20 |
11. | "Part II (Endangered)" (featuring Simon James) | 3:11 |
12. | "Gollaxowelcome" | 4:31 |
13. | "Click Beat Box" (Interlude) (featuring Click Tha Supah Latin) | 0:47 |
14. | "Killer Instinct" (featuring Divine Styler) | 4:04 |
15. | "2000 Fold" | 4:59 |
16. | "Come Out Your Frame" (Interlude) (featuring DJ Rhettmatic) | 1:30 |
17. | "Marco Polo" (featuring Emcee 007) | 4:04 |
18. | "Outro" | 0:30 |
Total length: | 54:11 |
- Only the original 1998 release includes the tracks "Wild Style" and "Many Styles", which were omitted from the reissues because of copyright issues.[citation needed] Additionally, "Exile" was replaced with a new track simply titled "Intro", and the music in "Click Beat Box" was changed.
Credits
- Produced by Divine Styler
- "Marco Polo" produced by Mike Shinoda
- Executive produced by Bilal Bashir, Shawn Berman and Desiree Bashir
- Mastered by Kris Solem at Future Disc
- Art direction and design by Mike Shinoda
- Cover art by Divine Styler
- Photography by Joseph Hahn
References
- Amazon.com
- ^ "2000 Fold on iTunes" iTunes
- ^ 2000 Fold Styles of Beyond Allmusic.com Stanton Swihart
- ^ Styles of Beyond :: 2000 Fold :: Ideal Records Rapreviews.com Steve 'Flash' Juon
- ^ Review Sputnik