The Preface Explained

The Preface
Type:studio
Artist:eLZhi
Cover:00-elzhi-the preface-2008-coverart.jpg
Recorded:2008
Genre:Hip hop
Label:Fat Beats
Next Title:Elmatic
Next Year:2011

The Preface is the debut album of rapper eLZhi, released 12 August 2008 on Fat Beats Records. It features many other Detroit's MCs including Royce Da 5'9", Guilty Simpson, Black Milk, Fatt Father, Danny Brown and Phat Kat among others. The album has been critically acclaimed and considered by many professional reviewers as one of the best hip hop albums of 2008.

Production

The whole album was produced by Black Milk except for tracks "Save Ya" (produced by T3), "The Science" (produced by DJ Dez), and interludes produced by Leaf K. Mayfield, Petey Pistol and Denmark Vessey.[1]

A great amount of work was put on the songs' drum lines. Black Milk used various hard kicks and snares, which is a common aspect of his production style. The song which displays this fact the best is probably "Guessing Game". However, some tracks are noticeable for their deep and soulful samples such as "Save Ya" or "Transitional Joint".

Eugene "Hexmurda" Howell served as executive producer of the album.

Songs and content

The Preface is known for containing songs which are related to various subjects and themes like dreams, colors or infatuation.

Track listing

Notes

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elzhi - The Preface. Discogs. 12 August 2008 . en. 2017-02-28.