Cut Chemist - Whats The Altitude

Review by Chirag D

Cut Chemist’s What’s The Altitude: A Genre-Bending Trip Worth Taking If you’ve ever wondered what happens when hip-hop meets rock, electronic vibes crash into pop sensibilities, and someone throws a dash of downtempo chill for good measure, Cut Chemist’s 2006 album What’s The Altitude has got your answer. Released under Beatdown Recordings and Warner Bros., this record is like that friend who shows up to a party wearing mismatched clothes but somehow pulls it off with swagger. It’s an experimental ride full of breakbeats, DJ cuts, and instrumental magic—plus a little help from Hymnal on vocals and rap duties. Let’s dive into two standout tracks that’ll stick in your head long after the needle lifts off the vinyl (or Spotify stops streaming, whatever floats your boat). First up: “What’s The Altitude (Album Version)”. This track feels like the heartbeat of the whole project. From the opening beat, you can tell Cut Chemist isn’t just making music—he’s crafting a vibe. The layers build steadily, blending crisp percussion with dreamy synths that give it this hypnotic quality. You don’t even need lyrics to get hooked; the groove does all the talking. I remember driving around late one night listening to this, windows down, feeling like I was starring in my own indie film montage. By the time the song peaks, you’re left wondering how something so simple can feel so epic. That’s Cut Chemist’s genius right there—he doesn’t overcomplicate things. He lets the beats breathe. Then there’s “Mean Gene,” which hits different entirely. Named after legendary wrestling commentator Mean Gene Okerlund, this track brings the energy. It’s punchy, fast-paced, and packed with samples that make you wanna dig through old VHS tapes to figure out where they came from. Every time I hear it, I picture some retro arcade where everyone’s got neon leg warmers on and shoulder pads bigger than their ambitions. There’s a playful edge to it, almost like Cut Chemist is daring you to sit still. Spoiler alert: you won’t. One thing I love about What’s The Altitude is how unapologetically itself it is. Some remixes, like “The Believe Remix” or “She Wants Revenge Remix,” take the core sound and twist it into totally new shapes, while others stay closer to home base. Sure, not every track lands perfectly—there are moments where the experimentation feels a bit too scattered—but that’s part of the charm. It’s messy in the best way possible, like scribbling outside the lines because who says art needs rules? Looking back, this album reminds me of those rare albums that defy easy categorization. Was it trying to reinvent hip-hop? Maybe. Or maybe Cut Chemist just wanted to see how far he could push his creativity without falling off the cliff. Either way, it works. And honestly, isn’t that what great music’s all about? Fun fact: years later, I still can’t decide if “Altitude Beats” is the most chaotic or satisfying outro ever. Like… did he mean for it to end like that? Who knows. But hey, life’s better with a little mystery, right? So grab your headphones, crank up the volume, and let What’s The Altitude take you somewhere unexpected. Just don’t blame me if you start air-drumming at your desk.

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Artist: Cut Chemist
Album: Whats The Altitude

2006

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
The Audience Is Listening Theme Song (Album Version)	2:21
What's The Altitude (The Believe Remix)	4:25
Altitude Beats
What's The Altitude	4:23
What's The Altitude (Album Version)	4:24
What's The Altitude (She Wants Revenge Remix)	5:34
What's The Altitude (Instrumental)
Mean Gene
What's The Altitude (Cut Chemist vs. The Astronauts)	5:33

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Cut Chemist feat. Hymnal - What's the Altitude

CUT CHEMIST WHATS THE ALTITUDE?

Cut Chemist feat. Edan - Mean Gene

Cut Chemist - Whats The Atitude (Instrumental)

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Catalog Numbers

PRO-CD-101914
ASS002

Labels

Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records, Beatdown Recordings
Beatdown Recordings, Warner Bros. Records
A Stable Sound

Listen online

ouvir online
escuchar en línea
online anhören
online luisteren
lytte på nettet
ascolta in linea
kuunnella verkossa
écouter en ligne
lyssna på nätet

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CD
Maxi-Single
Promo
Single
CDr
Vinyl
12"

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Copyright (c)	Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Produced For	A Stable Sound

Credits

Role	Credit
Rap	Hymnal (tracks: 1 to 4)
Producer	Cut Chemist
Featuring	Hymnal

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Card sleeve.

Barcodes

Label Code: LC00392

About Cut Chemist

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As well as being one of the ablest solo turntablists on the globe, Cut Chemist is also a member of two highly rated crews: underground rap kings Jurassic 5 and the Latin-funk band Ozomatli. He came up with the L.A. rap group Unity Committee, and debuted on wax with the B-side of UC's 1993 single "Unified Rebelution." The track, "Lesson 4: The Radio," was a tribute to and continuation of Double D and Steinski's seminal hip-hop collage masterpieces "Lessons 1-3,"and included nods to Indeep, Bob James, Spoonie Gee, and Dan Ackroyd. Soon after the record's release, Unity Committee came together with another group, Rebels of Rhythm, to form Jurassic 5. Cut Chemist kept quite busy with the group, contributing "Lesson 6" to the group's eponymous EP and producing the entire record. He also delved into remixing (DJ Shadow, Liquid Liquid) and outside work (scratching for Less Than Jake; appearing with another Los Angeles group, Ozomatli). In mid-1997, Cut Chemist recorded his album debut, Live at the Future Primitive Sound Session, with Shortkut of Invisibl Skratch Piklz. His tracks have also appeared on two seminal turntablist compilations, Return of the DJ, Vol. 1 and Deep Concentration. - John Bush He left Jurassic 5 in 2006.

Real Name

Lucas Christian Macfadden

Name Vars

DJ Chemist
DJ Cut Chemist

Aliases

Lucas Macfadden
Jimmy Jim

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: *What’s The Altitude* by Cut Chemist is like a genre-hopping journey. Released in 2006, it blends hip hop, rock, electronic, and pop into one wild ride. The album even features remixes from bands like She Wants Revenge, adding a darker edge to its sound. What’s even more interesting? Cut Chemist, the mastermind behind it, pulls off a unique mix of breakbeat wizardry and downtempo vibes. It’s not just an album—it’s an experience for anyone who loves experimental beats.

Comments

andreibatrineanu

2025-03-14

We need more from Cut and Edan.

donfeduardo

2025-03-13

D.O.P.E. A.S. F.U.C.K.

vishnaramr2018

2025-03-12

How do you even get a copy of this? I haven’t seen it for sale anywhere

meagsjourney

2025-03-11

lo-fi genius here

aadam21

2025-03-10

Why does this sound like i'm listening through a pipe. I want this to be loud and clear because the rap is actually dope.

0daple0

2025-03-09

Edan is a fucking beast on the mic

doakaromah

2025-03-08

those blown out Shack Up drums <3

lmillard2014

2025-03-07

This is the normal audio quality ?? i think the audio its not good ... i think the song will be much better with a better audio ...

robertlewis7070

2025-03-07

fresh ish

nabingupta945

2025-03-06

dusty & raw gem

patipatiblog

2025-03-06

da jawn

felixfi

2025-03-05

edan on that distorted madness. saw e & dagha live in philly in 05, dope show aside from prefuse 73's horrible set & I love dude on record. edan & insight (duplexx) need to drop an album...

annarglaser

2025-03-05

fucking co-sign

xmodgamer

2025-03-05

ill shit

archiwolf

2025-03-05

cool

altertax

2025-03-04

@passtillborn i was at Edan's gig with Paten Locke in ljubljana 11.4. after listening to all his albums. the dude is so dope, he had me switch my whole style...

thanks for the heads up, i wonder if i'd ever find out about him if it wasn't for you, dude!