Bazooka Tooth
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Bazooka Tooth is the fourth full-length album by American
hip hop
artist Aesop Rock
, released on September 23, 2003 on Definitive Jux
(see 2003 in music
).
For the first time, the majority of production
is handled by Aesop Rock himself, although long-term collaborator Blockhead
contributes three tracks and one is provided by Definitive Jux label boss El-P. Significant vocal guest appearances are made by El-P and fellow Def Jux labelmates Party Fun Action Committee
and Mr. Lif
as well as by 1990s Bronx hip-hop duo Camp Lo
. There are also brief vocal cameos
(credited on the sleeve as "Additional Trash Talking
and Malarchy") by Cannibal Ox
, S.A. Smash, and Murs. Scratching
is handled by DJ Cip One of Cannibal Ox
and DJ Pawl of Hangar 18. Much of the instrumentals for the introduction track, "Bazooka Tooth," were done by Jer of Party Fun Action Committee using standard pots and pans. The cover is by Israeli artist Tomer Hanuka
.
The album's a cappella
s and instrumental
s were released the following year as Build Your Own Bazooka Tooth
, in conjunction with a remix contest.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
artist Aesop Rock
Aesop Rock
Ian Matthias Bavitz , better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop artist and producer. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to El-P's Definitive Jux label until it...
, released on September 23, 2003 on Definitive Jux
Definitive Jux
Definitive Jux is an independent record label based in New York City, United States. It was co-founded in 1999 by Jaime Meline and Amaechi Uzoigwe. The label was initially known simply as Def Jux, but in 2001, popular hip hop label Def Jam Recordings sued Def Jux over the name similarity...
(see 2003 in music
2003 in music
-January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested...
).
For the first time, the majority of production
Hip hop production
Hip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. Though the term encompasses all aspects of hip hop music, it's most commonly used to refer to the instrumental, non-lyrical aspects of hip hop. This means that hip hop producers are the instrumentalists involved in a work...
is handled by Aesop Rock himself, although long-term collaborator Blockhead
Blockhead (music)
Blockhead is an American Hip hop producer based in Manhattan, New York. Aside from his solo efforts released on the Ninja Tune label, he is most associated with producing for Aesop Rock, a rapper for the Definitive Jux independent hip hop label. He has also previously worked with rappers C-Rayz...
contributes three tracks and one is provided by Definitive Jux label boss El-P. Significant vocal guest appearances are made by El-P and fellow Def Jux labelmates Party Fun Action Committee
Party Fun Action Committee
Party Fun Action Committee is a music group whose first and only album, Let's Get Serious, is a satirical, comic hip hop album.-Members:...
and Mr. Lif
Mr. Lif
Mr. Lif is an American hip hop artist from Boston, Massachusetts. Often noted for his political lyrics, he has released two studio albums on El-P's Definitive Jux label and one on Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. Mr...
as well as by 1990s Bronx hip-hop duo Camp Lo
Camp Lo
Camp Lo is an American hip hop duo, formed in 1995, which hails from The Bronx, New York. The duo consists of rappers Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede , both of Muslim upbringing.-Career:...
. There are also brief vocal cameos
Cameo appearance
A cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television...
(credited on the sleeve as "Additional Trash Talking
Trash-talk
Trash-talk is a form of boast or insult commonly heard in competitive situations , primarily in the US. It is often used to intimidate the opposition, but can also be used in a humorous spirit...
and Malarchy") by Cannibal Ox
Cannibal Ox
Cannibal Ox, also known as CanOx, is an abstract hip hop duo from Harlem, New York City. Its members include Vast Aire and Vordul Mega. They are often accompanied by DJ Cip-One...
, S.A. Smash, and Murs. Scratching
Turntablism
Turntablism is the art of manipulating sounds and creating music using phonograph turntables and a DJ mixer.The word 'turntablist' was coined in 1995 by DJ Babu to describe the difference between a DJ who just plays records, and one who performs by touching and moving the records, stylus and mixer...
is handled by DJ Cip One of Cannibal Ox
Cannibal Ox
Cannibal Ox, also known as CanOx, is an abstract hip hop duo from Harlem, New York City. Its members include Vast Aire and Vordul Mega. They are often accompanied by DJ Cip-One...
and DJ Pawl of Hangar 18. Much of the instrumentals for the introduction track, "Bazooka Tooth," were done by Jer of Party Fun Action Committee using standard pots and pans. The cover is by Israeli artist Tomer Hanuka
Tomer Hanuka
Tomer Hanuka is an award-winning Israeli illustrator and cartoonist.At age twenty-two, after completing three years of mandatory Israeli Army service, Hanuka moved to New York City. Following his graduation from the School of Visual Arts, he quickly became a regular contributor to many national...
.
The album's a cappella
A cappella
A cappella music is specifically solo or group singing without instrumental sound, or a piece intended to be performed in this way. It is the opposite of cantata, which is accompanied singing. A cappella was originally intended to differentiate between Renaissance polyphony and Baroque concertato...
s and instrumental
Instrumental
An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics or singing, although it might include some non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments....
s were released the following year as Build Your Own Bazooka Tooth
Build Your Own Bazooka Tooth
Build Your Own Bazooka Tooth is an compilation album by Aesop Rock, an American hip hop musician. This album was released in conjunction with a contest to create a remix of an Aesop Rock song using the a cappellas and instrumentals in this 2-disc set....
, in conjunction with a remix contest.
Track listing
- "Bazooka Tooth" (I. BavitzAesop RockIan Matthias Bavitz , better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop artist and producer. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to El-P's Definitive Jux label until it...
) – 2:25- Pots and Pans: JerParty Fun Action CommitteeParty Fun Action Committee is a music group whose first and only album, Let's Get Serious, is a satirical, comic hip hop album.-Members:...
- Produced by Aesop RockAesop RockIan Matthias Bavitz , better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop artist and producer. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to El-P's Definitive Jux label until it...
- Contains samples from "Moanin'" by Charles MingusCharles MingusCharles Mingus Jr. was an American jazz musician, composer, bandleader, and civil rights activist.Mingus's compositions retained the hot and soulful feel of hard bop and drew heavily from black gospel music while sometimes drawing on elements of Third stream, free jazz, and classical music...
- Pots and Pans: Jer
- "N.Y. Electric/Hunter Interlude" (I. Bavitz) – 5:10
- Produced by Aesop Rock
- "Easy" (I. Bavitz) – 5:01
- Produced by Aesop Rock
- "No Jumper Cables" (I. Bavitz) – 5:06
- Produced by Aesop Rock
- "Limelighters/Flunkadelic Interlude" (I. Bavitz/S. WallaceCamp LoCamp Lo is an American hip hop duo, formed in 1995, which hails from The Bronx, New York. The duo consists of rappers Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede , both of Muslim upbringing.-Career:...
/S. WildsCamp LoCamp Lo is an American hip hop duo, formed in 1995, which hails from The Bronx, New York. The duo consists of rappers Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede , both of Muslim upbringing.-Career:...
) – 4:33- Featuring Camp LoCamp LoCamp Lo is an American hip hop duo, formed in 1995, which hails from The Bronx, New York. The duo consists of rappers Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede , both of Muslim upbringing.-Career:...
- Produced by Aesop Rock
- Featuring Camp Lo
- "Super Fluke" (I. Bavitz) – 4:51
- Produced by Aesop Rock
- "Cook It Up" (I. Bavitz/T. SimonBlockhead (music)Blockhead is an American Hip hop producer based in Manhattan, New York. Aside from his solo efforts released on the Ninja Tune label, he is most associated with producing for Aesop Rock, a rapper for the Definitive Jux independent hip hop label. He has also previously worked with rappers C-Rayz...
/J. Gibson) – 3:45- Featuring Party Fun Action CommitteeParty Fun Action CommitteeParty Fun Action Committee is a music group whose first and only album, Let's Get Serious, is a satirical, comic hip hop album.-Members:...
- Produced by BlockheadBlockhead (music)Blockhead is an American Hip hop producer based in Manhattan, New York. Aside from his solo efforts released on the Ninja Tune label, he is most associated with producing for Aesop Rock, a rapper for the Definitive Jux independent hip hop label. He has also previously worked with rappers C-Rayz...
- Featuring Party Fun Action Committee
- "Freeze/Honeycomb Interlude" (I. Bavitz) – 5:32
- Produced by Aesop Rock
- "We're Famous" (I. Bavitz/J. Meline) – 6:22
- Featuring El-P
- Produced by El-P
- "Babies With Guns" (I. Bavitz/T. Simon) – 5:07
- Produced by Blockhead
- "The Greatest Pac-Man Victory in History" (I. Bavitz) – 4:48
- Produced by Aesop Rock
- "Frijoles" (I. Bavitz) – 3:48
- Produced by Aesop Rock
- "11:35/Ketamine U.S.A. Interlude" (I. Bavitz/J. HaynesMr. LifMr. Lif is an American hip hop artist from Boston, Massachusetts. Often noted for his political lyrics, he has released two studio albums on El-P's Definitive Jux label and one on Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. Mr...
/T. Simon) – 4:23- Featuring Mr. LifMr. LifMr. Lif is an American hip hop artist from Boston, Massachusetts. Often noted for his political lyrics, he has released two studio albums on El-P's Definitive Jux label and one on Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. Mr...
- Produced by Blockhead and Aesop Rock (interlude)
- Featuring Mr. Lif
- "Kill the Messenger" (I. Bavitz) – 4:54
- Produced by Aesop Rock
- "Mars Attacks" (I. Bavitz) – 4:39
- Produced by Aesop Rock