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X-Pressions

The X-ecutioners

Artist: The X-ecutioners
Label: Asphodel
Catalog number: Asphodel 0977
Format: LP · Album
Country: US
Released: 1997
Genre: Hip Hop
Barcode: 753027097712

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Released on the experimental Asphodel label, this 1997 EP showcases the technical turntable prowess that defined the X-ecutioners' influence on hip-hop culture. It remains a notable artifact for collectors interested in the evolution of scratch music and the transition of the DJ from a supporting performer to a lead instrumentalist.

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Tracklist

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X-Pressions has 22 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.

A1X-outtakes 1
A2Get Started
Bass, Horns, Drums
DJ Total Eclipse
Drums
Roc Raida
Scratches
Mista Sinista, Rob Swift
A3Word Play
Other [Inspired By]
Dr. Butcher
Scratches
Mista Sinista
A4X-outtakes 2
A5Raida's Theme
Featuring
E Bros
Scratches
Roc Raida
A6Pianos From Hell
Other [Special Fx]
Dino Zervos
A7The Cipher
Featuring
Creature (2), Gudtyme, Kukoo Da Baga Bonez, Pliz, World (2)
Other [Inspired By]
Dr. Butcher
Scratches
Mista Sinista
B1The Turntablist Anthem
Scratches
Rob Swift
Vocals
Anikke
Voice
Taboo (3)
B2X-outtakes 3
B3One Man Band
Other [Performed By]
Roc Raida
B4The Countdown
Bass, Scratches, Drums, Horns
Rob Swift
Drums, Scratches
Mista Sinista, Roc Raida
Scratches
DJ Total Eclipse
B5Solve For X
C1X-outtakes 4
C2Turntable eXhibition
Scratches, Performer [Routines]
DJ Total Eclipse
C3Beat Treats
C4Musical Intuition
Featuring
Gudtyme
Scratches
Rob Swift
Vocals
Anikke
C5Mad Flava
Bass, Percussion, Guitar
DJ Total Eclipse
Drums
Roc Raida
Guitar, Percussion
Mista Sinista
Scratches
Rob Swift
D1X-outtakes 5
D2Poetry In Motion
Featuring
Helixx C. Armageddon
Vocals [Additional]
Kulisha
D3Scratch To This
D4Musica Negra (Black Music)
Featuring
Gudtyme
Scratches
Rob Swift
D5Table Talk
Scratches
The 5th Platoon

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Released in 1997 on the experimental label Asphodel, X-Pressions serves as a vital document of the mid-1990s turntablist movement. Emerging from the vibrant New York City underground scene, the record showcases the technical prowess of the DJ collective The X-ecutioners, specifically highlighting the precise scratching and beat-juggling techniques that defined their signature sound before they gained mainstream recognition.

The album was produced as a showcase for the group's foundational members, including Rob Swift, Roc Raida, Total Eclipse, and Mista Sinista. Designed to capture the raw energy of live DJ sets, the production emphasizes complex sonic manipulation and rapid-fire cutting. It was received as a seminal work in the development of the DJ-as-musician, solidifying the group's reputation within the hip-hop community and helping to transition turntablism from a background element into a standalone art form.

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