I know that this video for "Julia" came out last year, but I thought it was striking how similar Young L's "Centerfold" song and video are to The Cataracs trademark technohop sound and aesthetic. I know Young L and The Cata are folks, so I'm not suggesting that there is any swagger jacking going on, rather that The Bay may soon become an epicenter for this sound. It was last year when the Bay was caught up in The Cataracs radio breakthrough "Baby Baby" (below), and that seemed to mark a transitional period of sorts for Cyrano and Campa.
The Cataracs, like The Pack, started off as rappers, but as they began to grow and experiment they started to incorporate a more diverse array of influences. When Wild 94.9 jumped on board with "Baby Baby" it became clear that The Cata's new sound may be on to something. And just for the record, this was happening before 808s & Heartbreak, so don't even try to say that The Cata's sound was derived from Kanye. This sound is intriguing because it's very pop, but unlike anything out right now. Their latest songs on their myspace also feature the advent of a more acoustic sound. "Little Wayne" and "My Guitar" are both current favorites.
Despite their eccentric and experimental sound, they can still rap. Campa is funny on the mic, but Cyrano has legitimate spit to him. Download Technohop Vol 1 here and Vol 2 here. Volume 2 is, no joke, one of my favorite albums of the last 5 years (yeah I said it). Some of their more current stuff isn't quite up my alley, but I respect their growth and creativity. Whether or not this type of music is your cup of tea, you can tell that The Cataracs have a gang of talent. The scariest part is that they're not yet 21.
The Cataracs, like The Pack, started off as rappers, but as they began to grow and experiment they started to incorporate a more diverse array of influences. When Wild 94.9 jumped on board with "Baby Baby" it became clear that The Cata's new sound may be on to something. And just for the record, this was happening before 808s & Heartbreak, so don't even try to say that The Cata's sound was derived from Kanye. This sound is intriguing because it's very pop, but unlike anything out right now. Their latest songs on their myspace also feature the advent of a more acoustic sound. "Little Wayne" and "My Guitar" are both current favorites.
Despite their eccentric and experimental sound, they can still rap. Campa is funny on the mic, but Cyrano has legitimate spit to him. Download Technohop Vol 1 here and Vol 2 here. Volume 2 is, no joke, one of my favorite albums of the last 5 years (yeah I said it). Some of their more current stuff isn't quite up my alley, but I respect their growth and creativity. Whether or not this type of music is your cup of tea, you can tell that The Cataracs have a gang of talent. The scariest part is that they're not yet 21.
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hmmm i wonder why you like this song... ;)
If you wanna hear some REAL TOWN TECHNO, check out the LEAGUE 510. I would like you to write a piece on what you think of them (be nice, they're my boys from middle school!). They don't have as much aesthetic appeal as your catas, but all 3 of the guys got some swagger. check em out on myspace. thanks.
Already been put on to them by my boy! And shut up punk! lol It is merely a coincidence
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