Bay Area icon E-40 is undoubtedly one of the most influential rappers to ever grace the genre. With a career spanning over three decades, this Oakland legend has left an indelible mark on hip-hop, both musically and culturally. His unparalleled ability to blend sharp lyricism with his signature slang vocabulary has set him apart from his peers, making him instantly recognizable in any setting. From his early work in The Click to his more recent solo efforts, E-40 has consistently demonstrated an undeniable command of language that few can match. His agility when it comes to rhyming is simply unparalleled - he can spit bars at breakneck speed without missing a beat or sacrificing clarity. As such, he's played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of modern rap music as we know it today. Whether you're talking about traditional East Coast boom-bap or trap beats from the South, E-40's style remains relevant until this day, cementing his status as one of the greatest rappers alive or dead. Not that he’s ever featured on this program of noise and electronic, but whatever.
[Show title reference: “Big Fish” by Zhou Shen]
Playlist
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Glissandi (1957) - Remastered by György Ligeti, Florian Bogner, Carlos Hidalgo, Germán Toro Pérez, Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology on Les Espaces Électroacoustiques (col legno) - Break
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Gqom Tera, Ecko Bazz by Menzi on Impazamo (Hakuna Kulala) -
Prelude for the Triumphant Man, Pt. 2 by Two or The Dragon on Prelude for the Triumphant Man (Nawa Recordings) -
ECTOINFECTOR - End Credits by Satanique Samba Trio on Forrivel (Rebel Up Records) - Break
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Ancestral Star by Barn Owl on Ancestral Star (Thrill Jockey) -
Antithèse by Mauricio Kagel on An anthology of noise and electronic music vol. 5 - fifth a-chronology 1920-2007 (Sub rosa) -
Crosstalk_b by Dey Kim, Rozi Mákó on Crosstalk (cucumber9)