Record Review

Crazy B, Faster Jay – Genius Touch 2

Artist Crazy B, Faster Jay
Label Genius Touch
Catalog # GT002
Year 1999
Format Vinyl - 12"
Hip Hop DJ Battle Tool

Crazy B and Faster Jay's Genius Touch 2, released in 1999 on the Genius Touch label, represents a significant entry in the DJ battle tool category of hip hop vinyl. This 12-inch record showcases the collaborative efforts of two established figures in the underground hip hop scene, continuing what appears to be an ongoing series with their first Genius Touch release.

The album is specifically crafted as a DJ battle tool, making it an essential acquisition for turntablists and scratch-focused DJs of that era. The thirteen untitled tracks across both sides of the vinyl provide versatile material designed for live mixing, scratching, and competitive DJ performances rather than traditional song structures. This approach was characteristic of late 1990s hip hop production, where functional breakbeats and instrumental compositions took priority over conventional songwriting.

For vinyl collectors focused on DJ tools and underground hip hop, Genius Touch 2 offers authentic period documentation of the battle DJ movement. The record exemplifies the creative synergy between Crazy B and Faster Jay, though detailed information about individual standout tracks remains elusive. This release remains valuable for collectors interested in the technical and competitive aspects of hip hop culture during the late 1990s.

Tracklist

Side A
  1. 1 Untitled
  2. 2 Untitled
  3. 3 Untitled
  4. 4 Untitled
  5. 5 Untitled
  6. 6 Untitled
Side B
  1. 1 Untitled
  2. 2 Untitled
  3. 3 Untitled
  4. 4 Untitled
  5. 5 Untitled
  6. 6 Untitled
  7. 7 Untitled