"Lie, Cheat & Steal" showcases a vibrant fusion of hip-hop and jazz, characterized by its rich instrumentation and dynamic production. The album features a blend of live horns, intricate piano lines, and deep bass grooves, creating a lush sonic landscape. Tracks like "Ghost" and "Wild West" highlight a rhythmic interplay that balances laid-back tempos with bursts of energy, while "Pressure Bursts Pipes" and "Uptown" introduce a more urgent pace. The textures are smooth yet complex, with layered samples and crisp drum patterns that evoke a classic jazz feel. The overall production is polished, allowing the intricate arrangements and lyrical depth to shine, making it a distinctive entry in the genre.

Album: Lie, Cheat & Steal by Us3 (2011)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: Us3 is a jazz-rap group founded in London in 1992. Their name was inspired by a Horace Parlan recording produced by Alfred Lion, the founder of Blue Note Records. On their debut album, Hand on the Torch, Us3 exclusively used samples from the Blue Note Records catalogue, all originally produced by Lion. Us3 is the brainchild of London-based producer Geoff Wilkinson. Formed in 1992 alongside production partner Mel Simpson, Us3 had two previous incarnations. The first, a limited edition white la... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Jazz style.

Related Artists: Galliano, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Freakpower, Jestofunk

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Jazz style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Jazz, 2010s, Album


Lie, Cheat & Steal

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