Since you are interested in The Ecstatic, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
RJD2
The Colossus [ RJ's Electric Connection / CD - released 22/Feb/2010 ] Taking influence from his previous three efforts, 'The Colossus' features the eclectic, crate dug samples of 'Deadringer' (2002) through to the fan-dividing soulful sound that appeared on 'The Third Hand' (2007), finding RJD2 at the top of his game. |
Mos Def and Talib Kweli
Black Star [ Rawkus Entertainment / CD - released 4/Jun/2002 ] Originally released in 1998, 'Black Star' is the classic hip-hop album from Mos Def and Talib Kweli - totally essential! |
Beans
End it All [ Anticon / CD - released 4/Apr/2011 ] Featuring the likes of Four Tet, Clark, In Flagranti, TOBACCO, members of Interpol, TV on the Radio, Tortoise and more, 'End it All' is the fourth solo album and Anticon debut from former Warp Records artist, Beans (of Anti-Pop Consortium). |
Blakroc
Blakroc [ Shock Records / CD - released 7/Dec/2009 ] Produced by and featuring music by The Black Keys, BlakRoc hosts a star-studded line up of MCs including Mos Def, Q-Tip, RZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, Ludacris, Pharoahe Monch, Jim Jones, NOE, Nicole Wray and Billy Danze. |
Busdriver
Jhelli Beam [ Epitaph Records / CD - released 15/Jun/2009 ] On 'Jhelli Beam', Busdriver's legendarily breath-defying flow teeters precariously on top of samples of classical music, jazz drumming and proggy guitar parts, without ever losing sight of the electronic music that helped define his sound. |
Cicada
Roulette [ Critical Mass / CD - released 24/Jun/2009 ] The follow up to Cicada's self-titled debut album of 2006, 'Roulette' effortlessly ranges in styles; from the best moments of vintage electro-pop to the darkest recesses of electro-indie. |
Dizzee Rascal
Tongue n' Cheek [ Liberation Records / CD - released 1/Oct/2009 ] Featuring the huge singles: "Dance Wiv Me"; "Bonkers"; and "Holiday", this fourth disc from Dizzee Rascal has been described by the renown MC as a party album, with something for everyone. |
Georgia Anne Muldrow
Kings Ballad [ Ubiquity Records / CD - released 8/Feb/2010 ] Splicing pop n' lock-friendly space funk with gospel and gracious soul! Everything on 'Kings Ballad' is handcrafted and non-sample based. Georgia Anne Muldrow plays all her own instruments; writes and performs her own songs. |
k-os
Yes! [ Shock Records / CD - released 15/Mar/2010 ] Featuring an innovative, multi-genre sound, 'Yes!' is nothing if not pure magic. With it, k-os continues to push the boundaries out just that bit further - highly recommended. ;-) |
Reflection Eternal
Revolutions Per Minute [ Warner Bros. Music / CD - released 24/May/2010 ] After working with one another on their solo material, rapper Talib Kweli and producer Hi-Tek have reunited for a second stellar sonic offering, 'Revolutions Per Minute'. |
Tech N9ne
Collabos - Sickology 101 [ Strange Music / CD - released 22/Jun/2009 ] 'Sickology 101' features guest appearances from such notable lyrical heavyweights as Messy Marv, Potluck, Chino XL, Crooked I and Krayzie Bone, as well as Strange Music staples Krizz Kaliko and Kutt Calhoun. |
Wu-Tang Clan
Chamber Music [ Shock Records / CD - released 20/Jul/2009 ] 'Chamber Music' is a fresh, fully sanctioned album from Wu-Tang Clan. It contains all original material. No outtakes. No bootleg material. No b-sides. No leftovers! |
Zion I
The Take Over [ Gold Dust Media / CD - released 16/Mar/2009 ] Displaying equal amounts versatility & capability, the acclaimed underground duo from Oakland delivers another inspired effort of challenging, next-level hip-hop with their sixth album, 'The Take Over'. |