Danny Brown: uknowhatimsayin Vinyl LP
$32.95
<p class="p1"><i>2016’s Atrocity Exhibition was an unexpected masterpiece that cemented <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=danny+brown" target="_blank"><strong>Danny Brown</strong></a>’s unique place in the world of underground hip-hop.</i> Named after a <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=joy+division" target="_blank"><strong>Joy Division</strong></a> tune and featuring production by the likes of <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=the+alchemist" target="_blank"><strong>The Alchemist</strong></a>, <strong>Black Milk</strong>, and <strong>Evian Christ</strong> and guest features by the like of <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=kendrick+lamar" target="_blank"><strong>Kendrick</strong> </a>and <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=earl+sweatshirt" target="_blank"><strong>Earl</strong></a>, it set the stage for what was yet to come. <em>uknowhatimsayin¿</em> is Brown’s second album for left-field torchbearers Warp Records, and was executive produced by <strong>Q-Tip</strong> of <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=tribe+called+quest" target="_blank"><strong>A Tribe Called Quest</strong></a>. The record is less manic overall but maintains his wide-eyed, humorous flow - Brown himself refers to the record as his “stand-up comedy” album. Brown has taken the opportunity to book plenty of uber-relevant guests such as <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=jpegmafia" target="_blank"><strong>JPEGMAFIA</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=flying+lotus" target="_blank"><strong>Flying Lotus</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=thundercat" target="_blank"><strong>Thundercat</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=run+the+jewels" target="_blank"><strong>Run the Jewels</strong></a>, who add much to his expert production and clear execution. The disc begins with the eerie guitar tremolo and low-slung bass of "Change Up", Brown backed by a spectral chorus of murmuring voices. “Dirty Laundry” is neat sub-bass and sardonic flow, jittery keyboard blips and up-front drums, “Best Life” is built on a dusty soul sample, “Shine” is built on an atmospheric din leading to industrial drums and an appearance from <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=blood+orange" target="_blank"><strong>Blood Orange</strong></a>. This record is packaged in a high-gloss sleeve with a sturdy printed inner and obi. Also includes a really nice sticker sheet - it's simple, but definitely one of our favorite bonuses in recent memory. Recommended.</p> <ul> <li>black vinyl pressing<br> </li> <li>includes obi strip, printed inner sleeve + 12" sticker sheet</li> <li>music label: Warp Records 2019<br> </li> </ul> <h6>reviewed by PALKACHU 12/2019</h6>