The Hurra
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| The Hurra | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Label | Grand Royal/Capitol Wiiija[1] | |||
| Producer | DJ Hurricane, Mario Caldato | |||
| DJ Hurricane chronology | ||||
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The Hurra is the debut solo album by the American rapper and producer DJ Hurricane.[2][3] It was released in 1995 via Grand Royal.[4][5]
DJ Hurricane supported the album by opening—and DJing—for the Beastie Boys on their 1995 tour.[6]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [11] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [1] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B[12] |
| The Indianapolis Star |  [13] |
SF Weekly wrote that "Hurricane's tongue-twisting is reminiscent of vintage Run-D.M.C., a solid, no-gimmicks mixture of bold braggadocio and good-time party rhymes, but his music is straight, newfangled boom bap."[14] CMJ New Music Monthly concluded that some songs "takes Paul's Boutique blaxploitation funk and hardens it into a '90s rumble."[15] The Indianapolis Star stated that "the stereotypical [thug] banter detracts from an otherwise smart-sounding debut."[13]
Entertainment Weekly thought that the "rhymes are strictly meat-and-potatoes, but the back tracks—funky and flavorful—are a smorgasbord of homemade recipes."[12] Trouser Press opined that "Hurricane’s sinewy delivery and low-rider funk backing tracks make songs like 'Elbow Room' and 'Four Fly Guys' perfect for late-night beer-swilling."[16] Rolling Stone determined that the "combination of humor, finesse and musicality serves Hurricane throughout, integrating his dual roles on The Hurra into one smart, cohesive listen."[17]
