Digital Underground - Packet Man The CJ Mackintosh Remixes

Review by Stanley From

Yo, let’s dive straight into Packet Man: The CJ Mackintosh Remixes by Digital Underground—this ain’t your average Hip Hop record. Released in 1990 on BCM Records outta the UK & Europe, it slaps hard with its conscious vibe and raw creativity. Shock G’s production? Fire. CJ Mackintosh’s remixes? Straight gasoline. This is one of those albums that makes you sit up and think while still nodding your damn head. First off, “Packet Man (Analog Underground Mix)” hits like a freight train. It's gritty, funky, and dripping with attitude. You can tell Shock G had his hands all over this one—it’s got that signature DU chaos mixed with some brain food for thought. That bassline? Nasty as hell. And when Kenny K jumps in on the turntables, it feels like he’s scratching right inside your skull. This track sticks because it doesn’t just ride a beat; it tells a story about hustle culture without being preachy. Conscious rap done dirty but smooth—you feel me? Then there’s “Packet Man (Worth A Packet Mix).” Damn near stole the show. CJ Mackintosh took the original and flipped it into something fresh yet familiar. The sax riff in here? Chef’s kiss. Feels like cruising through London late at night with nowhere to be but trouble. Every layer builds tension until the groove locks you in so tight, you forget where you are. It’s clever how they tweak the energy levels—keeping it danceable but still edgy enough to keep you guessing what’s next. The rest of the tracks hold their own too. Whether it’s the OG LP mix or the radio edit, each version brings something different to the table. But honestly, these two cuts hit hardest—they stick in your brain like gum under a desk. What really gets me though? How unapologetically bold this project is. Back then, blending sharp social commentary with club-ready beats wasn’t exactly common. These dudes weren’t just making music—they were planting flags. Earl Cook and Kent Racker clearly knew what they were doing concept-wise, and Overton Lloyd’s cover art ties the whole package together. Even the mixing crew—Richard Corsello and Steve Counter—deserve props for keeping things tight. But here’s the kicker: listening to this now feels kinda surreal. Like, did people realize how ahead of its time this was? Or were they too busy trying to figure out who Packet Man even was? Either way, it’s wild how an album from three decades ago still bangs harder than half the stuff dropping today. Maybe we’re all just chasing that same magic… or maybe we’ve been sleepin’ on the real legends. So yeah, cop this if you can find it. Just don’t blame me when you start hearing Packet Man in your dreams.

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Artist: Digital Underground
Album: Packet Man The CJ Mackintosh Remixes

UK & Europe

Hip Hop

Conscious

1990

Rating: 4.25

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Packet Man (Sax Pack Mix)	4:59
Packet Man (Worth A Packet Mix)	4:58
Packet Man (Analog Underground Mix)	3:39
Packet Man (Original Edit)	3:30
Packet Man (Worth A Packet Radio-Edit)	3:39
Packet Man (Original LP-Mix)	4:38

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Catalog Numbers

BCM 476 CD, BCM 20476
BCM 476 X, BCM 12476
BCM 476, BCM 07476

Labels

BCM Records

Listen online

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

Formats

CD
Maxi-Single
Vinyl
12"
45 RPM
7"
Solid Centre
Large Centre

Companies

Role	Company
Licensed From	Tommy Boy
Produced For	Stayin' Busy Productions
Distributed By	Pinnacle
Mixed At	Sarm West Studios
Recorded At	J-Jam Studio

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Shock G
Remix	C.J. Mackintosh (tracks: 1, 2, 4)
Concept By	Earl Cook, Kent Racker
Cover	Overton Lloyd
Mixed By	Richard Corsello, Steve Counter
Turntables	Kenny K
Written-By	E. Humphrey, G. Clinton, G. Goins, G. Jacobs, W. Collins

Notes

Track 2, "Packet Man (Sax Pack Mix)" is an instrumental version of track 1 with added saxophone soloing.
UK catalog number: BCM 476 CD
International catalog number: BCM 20476
Issued in a standard J-card case with an insert.
Printed In Western Germany
UK catalogue BCM 476 / INT. 07476

Barcodes

Barcode (Text): 4 005934 204766
Label Code: LC 8116
Rights Society: GEMA / BIEM
Matrix / Runout: BC 20.476 P+O-6533-A 07-90
Barcode (Text): 4 005934 124767
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout machine stamped): BC 12476-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout machine stamped): BC 12476-B
Rights Society: GEMA BIEM

About Digital Underground

Digital Underground, a shifting stable of rappers and DJs led by , formed in Oakland in 1987. The group's music has always been heavily influenced by and his groups and , in both Digital Underground's grooves and the surreal humor in their rhymes. Digital Underground's first record was the 1987 single "Underwater Rimes" by TNT Records which. At that point, the group consisted of Shock G and Chopmaster J; by 1989, when Digital Underground signed with the record label , there were seven members. The group's first album on Tommy Boy was 1989's "Sex Packets". Album singles "Doowhutchyalike" and especially "The Humpty Dance" both showcased Shock G's nasally prolific and lewdly humorous alter ego . The character was a hit as the single went to No. 11 on the pop charts, pushing the album to platinum sales. "Sex Packets" was followed by "This Is An EP Release" in 1991, featuring two songs used in the bizarre dark comedy "Nothing But Trouble" ("Same Song" and "Tie The Knot

Real Name

Gregory \"Shock-G\" Jacobs
David \"DJ Fuze\" Elliot

Name Vars

D.U.
Digital Under Ground
Digital Underground Shock G & Money B
Digital Underrohnd
DigitalUnderground
The Digital Underground
The Underground
Under-Ground
Underground
Underground Write-How-You-Like Regime
Underground, The

Members

Clee
Tupac Shakur
Kent Racker
Earl Cook
David Elliot
Reggie Gibson
Jimi Dright
Ronald Brooks
Gregory Jacobs
Ken Waters

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Packet Man The CJ Mackintosh Remixes* by Digital Underground is a hidden gem from 1990. It’s packed with remixes of the track "Packet Man," each giving it a unique spin. What’s wild is that it blends hip-hop and conscious vibes, thanks to the creative minds of Producer Shock G and remix wizard CJ Mackintosh. Oh, and get this—George Clinton, funk legend, is one of the writers behind the music. So, it’s got that funky, thought-provoking energy all rolled into one. Not your typical hip-hop release, but that’s what makes it special.