The Unusual

2006 studio album by El Da Sensei

The Unusual

Studio album by

El Da Sensei

Released| February 28, 2006
Genre| Hip hop
Length| 46:04
Label| Fat Beats Records
Producer| Illmind, Frequency, Fusion Unlimited, J. Rawls, Saukrates, Money Marc, K-Def, Fyre Dept., Jake One, DJ Revolution, 3rd Rell
El Da Sensei chronology
| Relax, Relate, Release
(2003)  | The Unusual
(2006)  | Unheard Of
(2008)

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The Unusual is the second album by Artifacts member El Da Sensei. It was released on February 28, 2006 under Fat Beats Records.

## Background[edit]

Tame and El's graf-rap was well received by underground audiences and continued in the New Jersey rap tradition of Redman and Lords of the Underground.[1] The group developed a fan base of hardcore hip-hoppers, being graffiti artists and hip-hop purists.[2] El Da Sensei latest album is a continuation of the first two Artifacts albums. According to El, the album "stands for true hip hop."[3]

El has said that the possibility of an Artifacts reunion are low, considering the relative success he and Tame One have had since both going solo.[4]

## Reception[edit]

Reviews were very positive, considering the El's lengthy hiatus: PopMatters says: "He manages to present his album with intelligent proportions, and like a fine wine, he will only get better with time."[5]

## Track listing[edit]

No.| Title| Producer(s)| Length

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1.| "Crowd Pleasa"| Illmind| 3:57
2.| "Natural Feel Good"| Frequency| 4:04
3.| "Hold On"| Illmind| 4:04
4.| "Live in the Flesh"| Fusion Unlimited| 3:30
5.| "Lights, Camera, Action!"| J. Rawls| 4:02
6.| "That's How It Goes"| Saukrates| 3:32
7.| "Up in da Spot!"| Money Marc| 3:43
8.| "Rock It Out"| K-Def| 3:11
9.| "Nuttin' to Lose" (featuring O.C.)| Fyre Dept.| 2:55
10.| "Gunblast"| Jake One| 3:15
11.| "Blow Shit Up!"| J. Rawls| 3:23
12.| "What's My Name?"| DJ Revolution| 4:07
13.| "No Matter" (featuring Sean Price)| 3rd Rell| 4:15
14.| "The Unusual"| Fusion Unlimited| 2:06
Total length:| 46:04

## References[edit]

1. ^ allmusic ((( Artifacts > Biography )))
2. ^ allmusic ((( El Da Sensei > Biography )))
3. ^ 215HIPHOP.COM ~ Philly Hip Hop » Exclusive Interview with El Da Sensei
4. ^ World's Best Source For That Ol' Boom Bap
5. ^ El Da Sensei: The Unusual - PopMatters Music Review

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