16 Jan 2022 10:46

Aceyalone's 'A Book of Human Language' Album Review with DJ Format | Ep. 123

This week we welcome on one of our favourite acts to ever come out of the UK - DJ Format! And not only does he talk about his stellar career, we also dive into a cult classic record from the 90s - Aceyalone’s opus from 1998, 'A Book of Human Language' 🔥

 

Hit us up with your thoughts on the album and your favourite Format records in the comments 🗣

 

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Show Notes:

  • Least hip hop thing in the last 24 hours? Shamans and psychedelic toads (03:40)
  • Why this album should be in Crate 808 (07:55)
  • How these beats could’ve been used to the Beastie Boys…or Master P?! (15:15)
  • Why Format loves ‘The Balance’ (21:20)
  • How does this album use jazz different to Tribe, Gang Starr, De La Soul etc.? (27:43)
  • Hidden Gems: All the skits and transitions (30:15)
  • Format on his career and newest music ‘Devil’s Workshop’ (36:46)
  • How ‘A Book of Human Language’ was supposed to be part of a trilogy (58:00)
  • Why ‘Grandfather Clock’ is still amazing and work today and the brilliance of ‘The Hurt’ (1:03:30)

 

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