Mr. Bell

February 14, 2002

3582 | The Living Soul | Hum Drums

By Mr. Bell

>Fat Jon is "35," a versatile producer and member of the crafty 5 Deez. J-Rawls is "82," a distinguished MC and member of the up-and-coming Lone Catalysts. What the hell more could an underground hip hop head ask for?

January 24, 2002

Not Just a Passing Fad

By Mr. Bell

Emerging during the mid-'90s, Styles of Beyond tested the waters with their first single, "Killer Instinct," in 1997. Their full-length response, "2000 Fold," dropped a year later and was an underground success.

January 17, 2002

Jel | 10 Seconds | Mush Records

By Mr. Bell

Using an SP-1200, the classic production tool of old school legends (which creates dirty, raw-sounding samples), Jel gives birth to 10 Seconds - an album that, in my way of looking at it, parallels the first 23 years of ...

January 10, 2002

Various Artists | Sundays, Volume 1 | Nude Recordings

By Mr. Bell

The people at Nude Recordings have put together a compilation that made me wet my bed. Last night I dreamt I was stranded on a deserted island, making love to my dream girl.

November 15, 2001

Techno Animal | The Brotherhood of the Bomb | Matador

By Mr. Bell

To put it simply, this is Techno Animal: a slowed electronic rhythm with hard drums and heavy bass.

November 7, 2001

Lexicon | It’s the L | Spytech

By Mr. Bell

With its first full-length release, It's the L, the Southern Cali-based duo hopes to broaden its local rep and become "popular" nationwide. Shit ... I remember what it was like to be 15, too.