Words by Jesse H.

Chances are, most rappers didn’t pay much attention in high school chemistry. That said, the majority do know some basics about chemical equations. You need to find an appropriate balance, run a controlled experiment to test your theories, and most importantly, the chemist who’s handling the material better know what they’re doing or the whole concoction could blow up in their face. Luckily, in the case of Alchemist’s second LP Chemical Warfare, the man behind the boards has a keen understanding of the Hip-Hop scientific method. Read the rest of this entry »

I always find it awkward to include the “The” in Alc’s name but I’ve seen it listed both with & without the “The.” Somebody get him on the horn to see what the proper citation really is.

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Download — The Alchemist Feat. Kool G. Rap – “ALC Theme”

Chemical Warfare drops in early July. Cop @ Fat Beats.

Previously Posted — The Alchemist & Oh No – “Under Siege” Video

Words by Landon A.

Two of Cali’s finest, Alchemist and Oh No, trade darts on a new track as the duo Gangrene. With the 1992 L.A. riots as the backdrop, DJ Muggs, Rakaa, Evidence and that guy from Read the rest of this entry »

Alan the Chemist is set to drop Chemical Warfare this July 7th with what Beware calls possibly the greatest supporting cast…ever.

Well shall see how that chemistry fares for him (couldn’t resist.) In the meantime, his Cookbook still has the recipe to get those heads-a-bobbin’.

Cop that.

Previously Posted — “Returning The Favor…”

Between work, my girlfriend’s graduation/arrival home and my side hustles, I’ve been extremely busy lately and slacking on my posts. But after my inner fan boy came out upon seeing the tracklist for Alchemist’s sophomore CD, Chemical Warfare, I figured I had no choice Read the rest of this entry »