Krush
DJ Krush · 1994
48 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop · dub music
A mesmerizing blend of intricate sampling and atmospheric soundscapes, melding dub influences with hip-hop rhythms.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 1994, 'Krush' was DJ Krush's debut album, establishing him as a pioneering figure in the Japanese hip-hop scene. At this point, he had already gained recognition through his work as a producer and DJ, but this album marked his transition into solo artistry.
- If you like
- hip-hop, dub music
Krush is an album by DJ Krush, released in 1994. A mesmerizing blend of intricate sampling and atmospheric soundscapes, melding dub influences with hip-hop rhythms. 'Krush' is significant for being one of the first albums to showcase the fusion of hip-hop with traditional Japanese sounds, influencing future artists in both Japan and abroad. The album received critical acclaim and helped lay the groundwork for the burgeoning underground hip-hop scene within Japan. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Krush sound like?
A mesmerizing blend of intricate sampling and atmospheric soundscapes, melding dub influences with hip-hop rhythms. Rooted in hip-hop and dub music.
What makes Krush by DJ Krush notable?
'Krush' is significant for being one of the first albums to showcase the fusion of hip-hop with traditional Japanese sounds, influencing future artists in both Japan and abroad. The album received critical acclaim and helped lay the groundwork for the burgeoning underground hip-hop scene within Japan. Released in 1994, 'Krush' was DJ Krush's debut album, establishing him as a pioneering figure in the Japanese hip-hop scene. At this point, he had already gained recognition through his work as a producer and DJ, but this album marked his transition into solo artistry.
Who is Krush for?
Krush works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Krush?
Krush has 14 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 AM 300 Tag 0:50
- 2 Keeping the Motion Standout 6:38
- 3 Mixed Nuts 1:11
- 4 Roll & Tumble 5:06
- 5 Murder of Soul Standout 5:37
- 6 E.A.R.T.H./SOS 0:52
- 7 On the Dub-ble 5:43
- 8 Another Day 0:21
- 9 Underneath the System 0:52
- 10 Edge of Blue 4:15
- 11 Big City Lover 5:58
- 12 Down the Drain 0:49
- 13 Into the Water 4:48
- 14 Ruff-Neck Jam Standout 5:13
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