The Hurra
1995 studio album by DJ Hurricane
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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]
| 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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DJ Hurricane supported the album by opening—and DJing—for the Beastie Boys on their 1995 tour.[6]
Production
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]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Now You Do" | 3:23 | |
| 2. | "Elbow Room" |
| 3:10 |
| 3. | "Four Fly Guys" (featuring Beastie Boys) |
| 3:34 |
| 4. | "Can We All Get Along" |
| 3:29 |
| 5. | "Feel the Blast" (featuring Sen Dog) |
| 3:38 |
| 6. | "Pass Me the Gun" |
| 3:44 |
| 7. | "The Hurra" |
| 1:03 |
| 8. | "Where's My Niggas At" |
| 3:32 |
| 9. | "What's Really Going On" (featuring L.O. & MC Breed) |
| 3:31 |
| 10. | "Comin' Off" (featuring L.O. & Tye Bud) |
| 3:16 |
| 11. | "Get Blind" |
| 2:56 |
| 12. | "Pat Your Foot" |
| 3:26 |
| 13. | "Stick 'Em Up" (featuring Beastie Boys) |
| 2:50 |
| Total length: | 41:32 | ||
Samples[citation needed]
- "Elbow Room" sampled "Guerillas in tha Mist" by Da Lench Mob (1992)
- "Feel the Blast" sampled "Run, Nigger" by the Last Poets (1970) and "Ya Slippin'" by Boogie Down Productions (1988)
- "Pass Me the Gun" sampled "Doggone" by Love (1969)
- "Where's My Niggas At?" sampled "Tasha" by Odell Brown (1974)
- "What's Really Going On" sampled "Black Bag" by Carl Holmes (1974)
- "Comin' Off" sampled "Hihache" by Lafayette Afro Rock Band (1973)
- "Get Blind" sampled "I Can't See You" by Marvin Holmes and Justice (1973), "Safari" by Eddy Senay (1972) and "A Child's Garden of Grass (Part 3)" by Jack Margolis (1971)
- "Stick 'Em Up" sampled "Put the Funk on You" by Fatback Band (1975)
Personnel
- Eric Bobo - percussion
- Mario Caldato Jr. - bass, upright bass, guitar
- Mark Nishita - piano, flute
- Tom Baker - mastering
Notes
- Sequenced at Bundy's
- Mastered at Future Disk