| Def Jux Teaser 2005 | ||||
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| Compilation album by Various Artists | ||||
| Released | March 22, 2005 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 30:21 | |||
| Label | Definitive Jux | |||
| Producer | El-P, Blockhead, Pawl, RJD2, Isaiah "Ikey" Owens | |||
| Definitive Jux chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    |
Def Jux Teaser 2005 is a 2005 compilation album released by American hip hop record label Definitive Jux. [1]
David Jeffries of AllMusic gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5, saying: "The risk-taking, edge-embracing hip-hop label's output is much too diverse to be represented by a mere seven songs, but Definitive Jux Teaser 2005 only needs a half-hour to let you know this label's taste is impeccable." [1] He added, "Def Jux has done underground heads a favor by only giving them seven brilliant artists they need to follow fanatically." [1]
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Harvest" | S.A. Smash | 4:14 |
| 2. | "Fast Cars" | Aesop Rock | 4:35 |
| 3. | "Walk Through" | C-Rayz Walz featuring Rob Sonic | 5:06 |
| 4. | "Through the Walls (Ric Ocasek Vocal Version)" | RJD2 | 3:31 |
| 5. | "Shoplift (El-P Remix)" | Rob Sonic | 3:50 |
| 6. | "The Razor (Ikey of the Mars Volta Remix)" | The Perceptionists | 3:56 |
| 7. | "Hell's Winter" | Cage | 5:09 |
Credits adapted from liner notes.
Jaime Meline, better known by the stage name El-P, is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, and record producer. Originally a member of Company Flow, El-P has been a driving force in alternative hip hop for over two decades, producing for rappers such as Aesop Rock, Mr. Lif, and Cage, among others. He is the co-founder, owner, and CEO of the Definitive Jux record label, and was a member of The Weathermen.
Ian Matthias Bavitz, better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop recording artist and producer residing in Portland, Oregon. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to El-P's Definitive Jux label until it went on hiatus in 2010. betterPropaganda ranked him at number 19 at the Top 100 Artists of the Decade.
Definitive Jux is a record label based in New York City. It was co-founded in 1999 by El-P and Amaechi Uzoigwe.
Labor Days is the third studio album by American hip hop artist Aesop Rock. It was released by Definitive Jux on September 18, 2001. It is a concept album about work. The album's production was handled by Aesop Rock, Blockhead, and Omega One.
Jeffrey Haynes, better known by his stage name Mr. Lif, is an American hip hop artist from Boston, Massachusetts. Often noted for his political lyrics, he has released two studio albums on Definitive Jux and one on Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. Mr. Lif is also a member of the hip hop group The Perceptionists with long-time friends and collaborators Akrobatik and DJ Fakts One.
I Phantom is the debut studio album by American rapper Mr. Lif. It was produced mostly by alternative hip hop artist El-P, among others, at Boston Butta Beats in Boston and the New York City-based Steel Acres, The Danger Room, and Def Jux Studios. Mr. Lif composed I Phantom as a concept album about the working life of an African American who is pressured into pursuing the dubious rewards of the American dream.
Deadringer is the debut solo studio album by RJD2. It was released on Definitive Jux on July 23, 2002. It features vocal contributions from Blueprint, Jakki da Motamouth, and Copywrite. Early copies included a hidden song on the last track, titled "Here's What's Left."
Christian Palko, better known by his stage name Cage, is an American rapper and actor from Middletown, Orange County, New York. He spent most of his career on the labels Definitive Jux and Eastern Conference. He has released four solo albums, from Movies for the Blind (2002) to Kill the Architect (2013), in addition to two compilation albums and two extended plays.
Fantastic Damage is the first solo studio album by American hip hop artist El-P. It was released through Definitive Jux on May 14, 2002. It peaked at number 198 on the Billboard 200 chart. Music videos were created for "Stepfather Factory" and "Deep Space 9mm".
The Cold Vein is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Cannibal Ox. It was produced by El-P and released on his Definitive Jux label on May 15, 2001. The album has since been reissued by iHipHop Distribution.
Hell's Winter is the second solo studio album by American rapper Cage. It was released by Definitive Jux on September 20, 2005. It peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, as well as number 36 on the Independent Albums chart.
Def Jux Presents is a 2001 compilation album released by American hip hop record label Definitive Jux.
Definitive Jux Presents II is a 2002 compilation album released by American hip hop record label Definitive Jux. It peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.
Definitive Jux Presents III is a 2004 compilation album released by American hip hop record label Definitive Jux. It peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.
None Shall Pass is the fifth studio album by American hip hop artist Aesop Rock. It was released on Definitive Jux on August 28, 2007.
Danny!, also known as D. Swain, is an American record producer/hip hop artist. In a five-year period Danny! has self-released twelve albums, which include five full-length albums, an EP, three instrumental albums and even a greatest hits compilation.
Aesop Rock is an American hip hop artist currently signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment. His discography consists of seven studio albums, and three EPs, as well as ten singles, four collaborations, one compilation, nine music videos, and many appearances on other artists' tracks and on compilations.
The following is an incomplete discography for Definitive Jux, an independent hip hop record label based in New York City, United States. Artists such as El-P, Aesop Rock, Cannibal Ox, Mr. Lif, RJD2, and Cage have released records through Definitive Jux.
Bucket of B-Sides Vol. 1 is a 2005 compilation album released by American hip hop record label Definitive Jux. It featured tracks which had appeared as B-sides on some of the label's previously issued singles and EPs.
El-P is a New York-based hip hop artist and co-founder, owner, and CEO of Definitive Jux Records. His discography consists of three solo studio albums, five instrumental albums, two mix tapes, and eleven singles. He has also appeared on numerous other artist's recordings as either a guest vocalist or producer. Releases from Company Flow and The Weatherman, both of which El-P has been a member, are not included in this discography: only solo material.
