Spectacular Diagnostics – Raw Studies (Album Download)
Spectacular Diagnostics release a new album titled “Raw Studies.” This project showcases Spectacular Diagnostics’ talent at incorporating so many different elements and samples from varying genres. His beats don’t ever become too repetitive or stale. He finds quirky bits and often flips a beat halfway through a track, changing a whole mood in the process.
An excellent producer project, Raw Studies allows all the top underground emcees to really shine over original and unique beats. This is certainly one of the best compilation albums of the year, bringing high quality beats with the underground’s finest lyricists.
Chicago-based musician/visual artist Robert Krums first began releasing music as Spectacular Diagnostics in 2015.
Previously recording as “Earmint”, Krums had his first major production placement in 2003 alongside Madlib and Prefuse 73 on Chicago’s Chocolate Industries. His continued efforts led to the 2006 release of an Earmint solo LP, Another Early Evening, on the now-defunct EV records.
Another Early Evening garnered national exposure with glowing reviews from Okayplayer and URB, and featured collaborations with Murs, Psalm One, Illogic and others. In 2007, Earmint landed production spots for Royce da 5’9″ and Psalm One on EV records Everything compilation, crafted a remix for Eliot Lipp appearing on Hefty Records and released his own Gallery LP for free download.
A lengthy release hiatus ensued until Krums’ 2015 reemergence as Spectacular Diagnostics, but 10 plus years on from his solo debut, Krums proves he can still shine alongside today’s freshest new talent.
Featuring: SmooVth, Estee Nack, Chris Crack, Al.Divino, Ankhlejohn, Rome Streetz, Ice Lord, $auce Heist, Flashius Clayton, Don O, Sleep Sinatra, DapZini, BLKWLF, Chris CRNZA, Magno Garcia, Cousin Feo, Grandmilly
Producer: Spectacular Diagnostics
Tracklist:
[02:36] 01. En Garde feat. Al.Divino & Estee Nack
[02:12] 02. Palace feat. Grandmilly
[02:05] 03. Iknowuknow feat. Chris Crack
[02:14] 04. Rats feat. Cousin Feo
[02:22] 05. Lawless feat. Rome Streetz
[02:08] 06. The Death Of Billy Bats feat. K.Burns
[02:23] 07. Far From Holy feat. Ice Lord & $auce Heist
[01:50] 08. Refinement feat. Ankhlejohn
[01:57] 09. Mikta! feat. DapZini
[02:23] 10. Palooka feat. Flashius Clayton & Don O
[01:48] 11. Guns In The Guitar Case feat. SmooVth
[03:05] 12. The Sound feat. Sleep Sinatra
[02:38] 13. Ballentine Blvd feat. DapZini, BLKWLF & Chris CRNZA (Bonus Track)
[02:26] 14. Old Linen Robes feat. Magno Garcia (Bonus Track)
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