Artifacts

Artifacts
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Disbanded: 1997
Styles: Hip-Hop, East Coast Rap, British Rap, Club/Dance
Group Members: Tame One, El Da Sensei
Biography: The Artifacts are a throwback hip-hop duo from Newark, NJ. Their music reflects and emphasizes three of the four elements of true hip-hop culture: MCing, DJing, and their specialty, graffiti writing or "bombing"; both Tame One and El the Sensai are proficient at all three. With unique styles that play ...Read full biography
Between A Rock And A Hard Place
Released: 1994
Label: Big Beat Records
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This is a strong mid-'90's hip-hop album from two Jerseyites with a fairly unique style, B-boyism mixed with EPMD-esque funk flavor. Hard-edged but not gangster, the Artifacts stress the true elements ...Read full review
That's Them
Released: 1997
Label: Big Beat/Atlantic
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Artifacts don't run the gauntlet too much, but their take on tough beats'n'production with straight-ahead raps proves effective on their second album. The feature, "Collaboration of Mics," also includes ...Read full review
More Artifacts albums: Main Albums (3), Singles & EPs (8)
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