JasonMartin and DJ Quik are quintessentially Cali. They may be from different generations, but they all share a love for G-funk and smooth, feel-good music played in their cars. It doesn’t hurt that Quik is a true pioneer of G-funk. Great matches on paper don’t always live up to the hype, but Jason Martin and DJ Quik arguably exceeded expectations. They’ve created an album that feels familiar and smooth, yet distinct from their solo work. “CHUPACABRA” may be one of the hottest albums on the West Coast in 2024.
Part of what makes “Chupacabra” so listenable is its musicality. The music is funky, unpredictable, and more experimental than one might think. “CHUPA’S GROOVE” is a perfect example. It’s an instrumental passage with a bouncy bass line from Thundercat. It transcends rap convention yet feels right at home next to Larry June and Bun B’s verses. There are too many guest verses here to sift through, but rest assured everyone will be great on “Chupacabra.” Ab-Soul is giddy-cool on “SOUL CIRCUS,” and CeeLo brings the grit of a classic soul sample on “DITTO.” Try to find flaws in Chupacabra and you’ll take forever.
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