Chronic Irresponsibility is an album that consists of an odd mix of Blaxsploitation-Soundtrack-esque funk rhythms, airy guitar and piano centric progressions, and big bass scratch/sample beats a la DJ Premier.  The elements are all hip-hop here: great turntablism, smooth flow, and interesting lyricism about personal circumstance in New York and our roles in hip-hop.  My favourite track overall is Beware, for the strong lyrical content and one of the best beats on the album.  By favourite beat is definitely off Worldwide – like all of the beats on this album it is too linear and the production has left it a bit flat, but its heavily Premier inspired style makes it a real head nodder.

[audio:El Fudge – Beware.mp3,El Fudge – Worldwide feat Mr 45 and DJ Crossphada.mp3,El Fudge – New York Olympic Games.mp3]