

When we talk about a project too much before we start it, it comes out stiff. I think its one of those things that fit the group they really honed in on that sound. Youve got to blend the two within one pot.ĭJ Nu-Mark: Believe it or not, its an East Coast record I sampled. Things like that, we touched on, as well as trying to reach way outside of the box. At the same time, on this Feedback album, weve got a song called In the House, which actually pulls from the underground, early old school Hip-Hop from Los Angeles. I think its something entirely different from where Im sitting. With Feedback, does it follow this course?Ĭharli 2na: Man! Its your perspective. Then, Power in Numbers used guests like Big Daddy Kane, Percee P, and Juju to show its allegiance to the early ∙0s. Charli 2na and Nu-Mark believe that J5’s reputation for raw Hip-Hop wont be tarnished in the process.Ī: Quality Control really seemed to draw from Hip-Hops earliest days with the MC harmonies, the simple subject matter, and the fun. Whether the outfit can match the commercial appeal of longtime peers Black Eyed Peas will soon be determined. Still with Interscope, the South Central collective is using the Dave Matthews assisted first single, Work it Out to reach an untapped audience. A member lighter, the group evolved by utilizing outside beatmakers, as well as giving the complete reigns to DJ Nu-Mark. However, in the three years since, Hip-Hop changed, and the group was forced to adapt.įor their third album, Feedback, Jurassic 5s production team split with Cut Chemist, who decided to focus on a solo career.

The six man crew combined harmonious choruses, sample-stacked beats, and tangible concepts to release the critically acclaimed Quality Control, followed by a respected Power in Numbers. Hile the sickle on Rawkus Records logo popped the jiggy balloon in ∙0s New York, Jurassic 5 led the charge out West.
