Zenith (Grayskul album) explained
Zenith is a studio album by American hip hop group Grayskul.[1] It was released on Fake Four Inc. on September 17, 2013.[2]
Critical reception
Chul Gugich of Beats Per Minute gave the album a 73 out of 100, saying, "Grayskul has done its part in keeping Seattle hip hop weird and unpredictable." Kyle Fleck of The Stranger described it as "a sprawling collection of 17 tracks that broadens Grayskul's core aesthetic while maintaining their trademark dark humor and densely packed wordplay, with a diverse set of beats of a quality befitting the upper echelon of the underground."[3] Azaria C. Podplesky of Seattle Weekly stated that "a variety of lyrical content and futuristic beats keep things interesting."[4]
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
- Onry Ozzborn – vocals
- JFK – vocals
- Raekwon – vocals (1)
- Smoke M2D6 – production (1, 6, 11, 14)
- DJ Spark – turntables (2)
- 6 Fingers – production (2)
- Reva DeVito – vocals (3)
- Void Pedal – production (3, 5, 15, 16)
- Taco Neck – production (4, 7)
- Solillaquists of Sound – vocals (5)
- NyQwil – vocals (5)
- Katie Kate – vocals (8)
- Thaddeus – vocals (8)
- Pale Soul – production (8)
- Themes – vocals (9), synthesizer (9)
- David Lincoln Mann – vocals (9)
- Bruce Waine Beatz – production (9, 10)
- Ali Baker – vocals (11), violin (11), guitar (11)
- Xperience – vocals (12)
- Kuddie Fresh – production (12)
- Aesop Rock – vocals (13), production (13)
- Snafu – vocals (16)
- Marcus D – production (17)
- Zebulon Dak – mixing, mastering
- Adam Garcia – art direction, design, illustration
- Terrance Creighton – photography
Notes and References
- Web site: Grayskul And Aesop Rock Take On Rap Luddites In 'Not Going Anywhere'. https://web.archive.org/web/20180730202600/http://www.mtv.com/news/2699345/grayskul-aesop-rock-not-going-anywhere-song-premiere/. dead. July 30, 2018. MTV. Andrew. Martin. September 17, 2013. July 30, 2018.
- Web site: Premiere: Grayskul "Zenith". Complex. Edwin. Ortiz. August 13, 2013. July 30, 2018.
- Web site: Grayskul, the Nightcappers, Imaginary Friends, and Guests. The Stranger. Kyle. Fleck. January 17, 2015. July 30, 2018.
- Web site: Live This Weekend: Gram Parsons Tribute Night, Android Amaker, Julia Massey, and More!. Seattle Weekly. Azaria C.. Podplesky. November 7, 2014. July 30, 2018.
