X-Pressions

X-Pressions
Studio album by
the X-Ecutioners
Released1997
Recorded1997
GenreHip hop, turntablism
Length62:38
LabelAsphodel
ProducerRob Swift, Total Eclipse, Roc Raida, Mista Sinista
The X-Ecutioners chronology
X-Pressions
(1997) 		Música Negra (Black Music)/Wordplay
(1997)
Singles from X-Pressions
  1. "Música Negra (Black Music)/Wordplay"
    Released: October 21, 1997
  2. "Raida's Theme"
    Released: February 10, 1998

X-Pressions is the debut studio album by New York City turntablist band the X-Ecutioners, the first of its kind, according to Rolling Stone.[1] The album was released in 1997 for Asphodel Records and was produced by four members of the X-Ecutioners, including Rob Swift, Total Eclipse, Roc Raida, and Mista Sinista.

History

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Though the album was not a commercial success, it did gain many positive reviews and today is considered to be somewhat of a classic. "Música Negra (Black Music)/Wordplay" and "Raida's Theme" (as a remix CD single) were released as singles. However, along with the album, they did not chart.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Select[3]

The New York Times noted that "the scratch-crazy debut album by the X-ecutioners ... adds an extra dose of old-school rap: boasting."[4]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."X-Outtakes 1"0:18
2."Get Started"3:09
3."Word Play"2:40
4."X-Outtakes 2"0:23
5."Raida's Theme" (featuring E Bros)3:29
6."Pianos from Hell"3:08
7."The Cipher" (featuring Creature, Gudtyme, Kukoo da baga bonez, Pliz & World)4:00
8."The Turntablist Anthem" (featuring Anikke & Taboo)3:48
9."X-Outtakes 3"0:49
10."One Man Band"3:03
11."The Countdown"6:34
12."Solve for X"2:27
13."X-Outtakes 4"0:24
14."Turntable Exhibition"2:46
15."Beat Treats"3:13
16."Musical Intuition" (featuring Anikke & Gudtyme)5:07
17."Mad Flava"4:34
18."X-Outtakes 5"1:08
19."Poetry in Motion" (featuring Halex the Armageddon)3:48
20."Scratch to This"0:45
21."Musica Negra (Black Music)" (featuring Gudtyme)4:32
22."Table Talk" (featuring The 5th Platoon)2:33
Total length:62:38

References

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  1. ^ McDonnell, Evelyn (Nov 27, 1997). "New York's turntable wizards, The X-ecutioners, move the DJ front and center". Rolling Stone. No. 774. p. 28.
  2. ^ X-Pressions at AllMusic
  3. ^ "Review: X-Ecutioners - X-Pressions, Thirteenth Hour". Select. No. March, 1998. EMAP Metro. p. 88.
  4. ^ Browne, David (19 Oct 1997). "Vvt-vvvvvt! Let the LP's Rip and Roll". The New York Times. p. 2.34.
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