Look Records
2006
Get Dirty Radio
About This Album
Though seven years marked the time between the release of A.G.'s (of Showbiz & A.G. and D.I.T.C. fame) two solo full-lengths, the MC doesn't seem to have been negatively affected by the break; in fact, he sounds better than ever. However, this doesn't mean that his fans will instantly take to Get Dirty Radio, because instead of his usual East Coast production, he's hooked up with Californians like Madlib, Oh No, and DJ Design -- the latter of whom he had worked with previously and reconnected with backstage after a show in Europe, and who initially suggested this project -- a move that gives his rhymes a distinctly different vibe, funkier and looser than the darker, more aggressive sound he's had before. This diverse selection of collaborators means that A.G. is able to show off his adaptability and versatility (though he does still seem most comfortable and natural on his cut with Showbiz, "The Struggle"). Design proves to be a very able counterpoint, making melodic, interesting beats that pull in elements of jazz, rock, and even raga, allowing A.G. to display his skills and brag convincingly about his abilities on "Triumph" and the wittily titled "A Giant by Design.
Track List (try tracks 1,3,7,10,11 and 13)

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