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Quality Control
Hip-Hop · 2000 · 15 tracks

Quality Control

Jurassic 5

Four-part vocal harmonies meet dusty crate-digger loops. A masterclass in chemistry where the DJs are as much the lead vocalists as the rappers themselves.

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It's the ultimate summer BBQ soundtrack where the rappers actually sound like they're having fun together.

A vibrant, communal celebration of hip-hop's golden era roots delivered with modern precision.

Quality Control · vs · Jurassic 5
Playful+1.5σ

Playful saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks
01
How We Get Along
1:14
02
The Influence
3:56
03
Great Expectations
3:38
04
Quality Intro
0:31
05
Quality Control
4:49
06
Contact
1:16
07
Lausd
4:08
08
World of Entertainment (W.O.E. Is Me)
3:58
09
Monkey Bars
4:06
10
Jurass Finish First
4:35
11
Contribution
3:46
12
Twelve
4:25
13
The Game
4:34
14
Concrete and Clay
4:36
15
Swing Set
5:17
Moments Worth Waiting For
The seamless transition from the educational spoken word intro into the heavy, flute-driven groove of the title track.
The dizzying 1930s swing samples on Swing Set where the DJs manipulate big band brass like a percussion instrument.
The moment in Monkey Bars where all four emcees lock into a perfectly synchronized rhythmic chant over a skeletal beat.
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