Passage Through Time
Encyclopedia
Passage Through Time is the debut album of Canadian hip hop
production
team Da Grassroots
, released November 9, 1999 in the United States. It was released independently on Conception Records. The album features MCs
from Toronto
's underground hip hop
scene. "Price of Livin'", "Thematics", and "Body Language" are singles from the album.
gave the album a favorable review, calling the group "Masters of understated musical eloquence," also stating "This is what good music sounds like." Allmusic gave it 4 out of 5 stars, stating "All in all, this album is a great example of the talent north of the border that has often been overlooked by the mass media channels."
† These songs do not appear on the album and are not credited in the liner notes.
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...
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...
team Da Grassroots
Da Grassroots
Da Grassroots are a Canadian hip-hop production team from Toronto, Ontario, composed of Mr. Attic, Mr. Murray, and Swiff. The Juno Award-winning group contributed to the development of Toronto hip hop throughout the 1990s, highlighted by the release of their debut album Passage Through Time in...
, released November 9, 1999 in the United States. It was released independently on Conception Records. The album features MCs
Master of Ceremonies
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from Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
's underground hip hop
Underground hip hop
Underground hip hop is an umbrella term for hip hop music outside the general commercial canon. It is typically associated with independent artists, signed toindependent labels or no label at all....
scene. "Price of Livin'", "Thematics", and "Body Language" are singles from the album.
Reception
The album received high critical acclaim. Amazon.comAmazon.com
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gave the album a favorable review, calling the group "Masters of understated musical eloquence," also stating "This is what good music sounds like." Allmusic gave it 4 out of 5 stars, stating "All in all, this album is a great example of the talent north of the border that has often been overlooked by the mass media channels."
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Featured guest(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | Mr. Attic Mr. Attic Roger Perryman, better known as Mr. Attic, is a Canadian hip-hop producer from Toronto, Ontario. He is a member of Juno Award-winning production team, Da Grassroots.-Career:... |
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| 2. | "Spears of Ice" | Swiff | Q-Bot |
| 3. | "Thematics" | Mr. Attic | Arcee |
| 4. | "Eternal" | Mr. Murray | K-os K-os Kevin Brereton , better known by his stage name k-os , is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer... , Thrust Thrust (rapper) Chris France , better known by his stage name Thrust, is a Canadian rapper from Toronto, Ontario. He is most known for his appearance on the Rascalz' 1998 single "Northern Touch" which also features Kardinal Offishall, Choclair, and Checkmate... |
| 5. | "Precious Metals" | Mr. Attic | Ghetto Concept Ghetto Concept Ghetto Concept is a Canadian hip-hop duo from Toronto, Ontario, composed of Kwajo Cinqo and Dolo. Infinite, who is currently a solo artist, is a former member of Ghetto Concept.-History:... |
| 6. | "Kenny's Query" | Mr. Murray | |
| 7. | "Last Days" | Mr. Attic | Marvel, G-Knight |
| 8. | "Price of Livin'" | Mr. Attic | Mr. Roam |
| 9. | "Pylar Sanchez" | Swiff | Remy Rezzin' |
| 10. | "Intermission" | ||
| 11. | "Infomercial" | Mr. Attic | |
| 12. | "Postal Work" | Mr. Attic | Mr. Roam |
| 13. | "Body Language" | Mr. Attic | Choclair Choclair Kareem Blake, better known by his stage name Choclair, is a Canadian rapper. He helped develop Canadian hip hop in the 1990s, as a member of the Circle.-Career:... , Saukrates Saukrates Karl Amani Wailoo , better known by his stage name Saukrates , is a Canadian rapper, singer, and record producer of Guyanese descent. He is the co-founder of Capitol Hill Music, and lead singer of hip-hop/R&B group Big Black Lincoln... |
| 14. | "The Approach" | Mr. Attic | |
| 15. | "Black Dove" | Mr. Attic | Schizm |
| 16. | "Kenny's Theme" | ||
| 17. | "Melancholy Blue"† | ||
| 18. | "Political Proverbs" | Swiff | Cryp2nite, Q-Bot |
| 19. | "A Mother's Love" | Mr. Attic | |
| 20. | "Born II Roam" | Mr. Murray | Mr. Roam |
| 21. | "Revival (Three Rhyme Superstars)" | Mr. Attic | Arcee, Fatski, Schizm |
| 22. | "Outro"† | ||
| 23.* | "Drama" (bonus track) | Mr. Attic | Elemental |
| 24.* | "Living Underwater" (bonus track) | Mr. Attic | Elemental |
† These songs do not appear on the album and are not credited in the liner notes.
Samples
- "Thematics" – Contains a sample of "Stakes Is High" by De La SoulDe La SoulDe La Soul is an American hip hop trio formed in 1987 on Long Island, New York. The band is best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres...
- "Precious Metals" – Contains a sample of "Pastures" by Ahmad JamalAhmad JamalAhmad Jamal is an innovative and influential American jazz pianist, composer, and educator. According to Stanley Crouch, Jamal is second in importance in the development of jazz after 1945 only to Charlie Parker...
- "Price of Livin'" – Contains a sample of "You Know the Deal" by Bennie MaupinBennie MaupinBennie Maupin is a Detroit Michigan jazz multireedist. He performs on various saxophones, flute and bass clarinet.He is probably best known for his participation in Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi sextet and Headhunters band, and for performing on Miles Davis's seminal fusion record, Bitches Brew...
- "Black Dove" – Contains a sample of "The Frustrated Nigga" by Jeru the DamajaJeru the DamajaKendrick Jeru Davis, known as Jeru the Damaja is an American rapper and recording artist who has worked extensively with Guru and DJ Premier of Gang Starr, whom he has known since high school.-Biography:...