Bazooka Joe - The Silver Album

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Review by Luci Silva

The Silver Album by DJ Bazooka Joe: A Hip-Hop Time Capsule You Didn’t Know You Needed Let’s get one thing straight—2004 was a weird year. Facebook had just been born, flip phones were still cool, and somewhere in the U.S., DJ Bazooka Joe dropped The Silver Album, a mixtape that feels like it came from another dimension where boom-bap never went out of style. Released under the Not On Label banner (specifically as part of the Truck Jewls Mixtape Series), this project is pure hip-hop alchemy. It’s not perfect, but dang if it doesn’t slap harder than most things labeled “official” these days. First off, let’s talk about who’s behind the wheel here: DJ Bazooka Joe. Dude conceived it, created it, mixed it—you name it, he did it. The man clearly has no chill when it comes to crate-digging and beat-making. He stitched together tracks from some heavy hitters like Aesop Rock, RJD2, Massive Attack, and El-P, turning their work into something fresh yet familiar. If you’re looking for cohesion, well… good luck. But if you’re down for a wild ride through chopped-up beats and unexpected mashups, buckle up. Now, onto the standouts. One track I can’t shake is “My 1st Song (Aesop Rock - Kill ‘Em All Remix).” This joint hits different. Aesop’s flow already sounds like your brain trying to process too much caffeine, but throw in DJ Bazooka Joe’s remix magic, and suddenly you’ve got a banger that’s both chaotic and oddly soothing. It’s like listening to someone argue with themselves while simultaneously winning the debate. Every time I hear it, I wanna grab a mic and spit bars—even though my rapping skills are trash. Another gem? “99 Problems (Diverse - Explosive)”. Yeah, yeah, we all know Jay-Z’s original version, but Diverse flips it on its head so hard you’ll forget Hov ever existed. The energy on this remix is next-level. It’s gritty, raw, and makes you wanna punch the air while nodding your head violently. There’s a moment near the end where everything drops out except for the drums, and honestly, it feels like being hit by lightning. In a good way. What keeps me coming back to The Silver Album isn’t just the music—it’s the vibe. It’s messy, sure, but intentionally so. Like those old-school mixtapes your older cousin burned for you back in the day, it’s personal. You can tell DJ Bazooka Joe put his heart into this thing, even if he didn’t have a fancy label backing him. That DIY spirit shines through every scratch, loop, and sample. So, would I recommend The Silver Album? Absolutely. Is it gonna change your life? Probably not. But it might make your afternoon commute less boring or give you something fun to blast at a house party when people start zoning out. And hey, isn’t that what hip-hop’s all about? Finding joy in the little moments? Final thought: Listening to this album feels like stumbling across a secret clubhouse where everyone knows the password except you—but they’ll let you hang anyway because you brought snacks.

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Artist: Bazooka Joe
Album: The Silver Album
Rating: 5.0

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Download

Filename: bazooka-joe-the-silver-album.zip
  • MP3 size: 88.5 mb
  • FLAC size: 504 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Lucifer (Soul Position - Survivor)
December 4th (Cannibal Ox - F Word Remix)
What More Can I Say (Soul Position - Right Place, Wrong Time)
Dirt Off Your Shoulders (El-P - Lazerface Remix)
Justify My Thug (Soul Position - Just Think)
Encoe (Massive Attack - Butterfly Caught)
Psa Interlude (Soul Position - Still Listening)
Allure (Soul Position - No Excuse For Lovin')
My 1st Song (Aesop Rock - Kill' Em All Remix)
Intro (RJD2 - Silver Fox)
99 Problems (Diverse - Explosive)
Encore 2 (Polyphonic Spree - Soldier Girl)
Moment Of Clarity (Soul Position - Inhale)
Change Clothes (Acceyalone - Lost Your Mind)
Threat (Soul Position - Run)

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Labels

Not On Label (Truck Jewls Mixtape Series)

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Formats

  • CDr
  • Mixed

Credits

RoleCredit
Conceived byDJ Bazooka Joe
Created ByDJ Bazooka Joe
Mixed ByDJ Bazooka Joe

Notes

Special Thanks for RJD2 & Rock-A-Fella for putting out the accapellas

About Bazooka Joe

Hip Hop DJ and Producer from the Bronx, NY. Founder of .

Real Name

    • Joe Lopez

Name Vars

  • Bazooka Joe

Aliases

  • Joe Lopez
  • Truck Jewls

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: *The Silver Album* by Bazooka Joe is essentially a love letter to hip-hop heads. Released in 2004 as part of the Truck Jewls Mixtape Series, it’s packed with remixes and reimagined tracks from artists like Aesop Rock, RJD2, and Massive Attack. What makes it stand out? Every track was conceived, created, and mixed solely by DJ Bazooka Joe himself. It’s not just a mixtape—it’s a one-man show. Tracks like “99 Problems (Diverse - Explosive)” and “Dirt Off Your Shoulders (El-P - Lazerface Remix)” give fresh spins to songs you might already know. It’s like Bazooka Joe took the best of hip-hop, added his own flavor, and said, "Here, listen to this."