Musical Meltdown
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Musical Meltdown is the debut album of American rapper
The record featured production by
Release
Musical Meltdown was released as an official limited promo cassette via Perspective Records. The Source gave this album only a 2 mic rating in its July 1996 issue.[4] This is also referenced by Eminem on his song "As The World Turns" off his Slim Shady LP where he raps "Outsidaz and we suin' the courts, 'cause we dope as fuck and only get a two (mics) in The Source".[5] Perspective was apparently unhappy with the sales of hip hop records by artists like Pudgee tha Phat Bastard anyway, and money was already becoming scarce in 1996. A negative review of the album, by the most respected hip hop magazine in the world at the time, might have been the final nail in the coffin for hip hop at the label. The record was shelved and never saw an official release until 2015, when Gentleman's Relief Records re-issued it.[1][3]
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| Rap Pages | 7/10[7] |
| RapReviews | 9.5/10[2] |
| The Source | [8] |
| Vibe | favorable[7] |
The album received generally favorable reviews from music critics. RapReviews.com gave it a 9.5/10 rating, stating "Young Zee's record is a true gem that should etch a permanent smile across the jaded faces of hip-hop enthusiasts of all ages," also praising its "classic New Jersey sound."[2] Vibe gave it a favorable review, noting "Zee proves that compact beats and ingenious similes can still move a crowd."[7] AllMusic gave the album 3 out of 5 stars, calling it "refreshing," and also stating "he delivers the goods — just don't expect something revolutionary."[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Toxic Waste" (featuring Loon One) | Twista | 4:21 |
| 2. | "Don't Fuck with New Jersey" | Ski | 4:43 |
| 3. | "Problems" | Ski | 4:20 |
| 4. | "Tonsil Check" (featuring Yah Yah) | Feel Good Skills | 4:44 |
| 5. | "W-Outz" (Interlude) | Prestige | 4:01 |
| 6. | "Nerve Plucker" | Prestige | 4:26 |
| 7. | "Stay Gold" (featuring Lauryn Hill & Yah Yah) |
| 5:37 |
| 8. | "Crazy" (featuring KRS-One & Pacewon) | KRS-One | 3:12 |
| 9. | "Eazy Widaz" | Feel Good Skills | 4:35 |
| 10. | "Juice" (featuring Rah Digga) | Ski | 3:20 |
| 11. | "Milk" (featuring Busta Rhymes & KRS-One) | KRS-One | 4:30 |
| 12. | "Jack Mode" | Feel Good Skills | 3:55 |
| 13. | "Baby L" (Interlude) | 1:22 | |
| 14. | "Electric Chair" (featuring D.U. & Pacewon) | Ski | 5:18 |
| 15. | "Hello" (Interlude) | 1:02 | |
| 16. | "Everybody Get" | Kobie Brown | 4:29 |
| 17. | "Everybody Get" (Remix) | Q-Tip | 4:31 |
| 18. | "No Brains" (Skit) | 2:46 | |
| Total length: | 1:11:12 | ||
References
- ^ a b "Young Zee - Musical Meltdown - CD - tracklisting, producers, buy". UGHH. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
- ^ a b c "Young Zee :: Musical Meltdown :: {unreleased}". RapReviews. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ^ a b Weinstein, Max (2014-05-16). "Forgotten Classics: Young Zee - "Musical Meltdown" (1996)". WatchLOUD. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
- ^ "Young Zee (No Brains Class)* - Musical Meltdown". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
- ^ "Eminem – As The World Turns Lyrics | Genius Lyrics".
- ^ a b "Young Zee - Musical Meltdown". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ^ a b c "Musical Meltdown CD - Young Zee". CDUniverse. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- The Source(82). New York. July 1996.
External links
- "Musical Meltdown - Young Zee | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
- "Young Zee (No Brains Class)* - Musical Meltdown". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
