Mantronix - Mantronix The Deluxe Edition

Review by S S SANSTHAN I C ALLIPUR HARDOI

Mantronix – The Deluxe Edition: A Wild Ride Through Electro Hip-Hop If you’re into hip-hop with a heavy dose of electro vibes, Mantronix – The Deluxe Edition is one of those albums that just hits different. Released in 2008 via Warlock Records, Sleeping Bag Records, and Traffic Entertainment Group, this reissue takes you back to the golden era of beats and experimentation. Produced by the legendary Mantronik alongside M.C. Tee, it’s packed with tracks that feel like time machines—throwing you straight into the ‘80s while still sounding fresh today. Let me break it down for ya. This album has some bangers, but two tracks stuck out to me big time: "Needle To The Groove" and "Fresh Is The Word." First up, "Needle To The Groove." Dude, this track slaps hard. It's got that relentless bassline that feels like it’s vibrating through your chest. What makes it unforgettable? Maybe it’s how smooth yet sharp the production is—you can tell Mantronik wasn’t messing around when he put this together. There are multiple versions on the album (live, alternate, 12" mix), and each one adds its own flavor. But honestly, the original version is where it’s at. Listening to it feels like stepping into an underground club in NYC circa 1986. You can almost smell the neon lights. Then there’s "Fresh Is The Word." Oh man, this joint is pure energy. The radio version gives you all the punch without overdoing it, but if you really wanna go wild, check out the 12” version—it stretches everything out, letting the beat breathe and the lyrics sink in deeper. M.C. Tee’s delivery here is fire; his flow matches perfectly with Mantronik’s futuristic beats. It’s catchy as hell too—I caught myself mumbling “fresh is the word” under my breath for days after hearing it. No lie. What strikes me about this album isn’t just the music itself—it’s the vibe. Every track feels intentional, like they knew exactly what they were doing back then. And let’s not forget the extra goodies like acapellas and instrumentals. Those little touches give fans more ways to connect with the artistry behind it all. Reflecting on The Deluxe Edition, I realized something kinda funny. Back in the day, people probably didn’t think these songs would still be relevant nearly two decades later. Yet here we are, vibing to them in 2023 like nothing’s changed. That’s the magic of good music—it doesn’t age; it evolves. So whether you’re new to Mantronix or revisiting old faves, this album deserves a spot in your rotation. Just don’t blame me if you start throwing impromptu dance parties in your living room. Trust me, it happens.

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Artist: Mantronix
Album: Mantronix The Deluxe Edition

Hip Hop

Electro

2008

Rating: 4.75

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Ladies (Live Version)
Bassline (Radio Version)
Ladies (A Capella)
Needle To The Groove (Alternate Version)
Fresh Is The Beat
Get Stupid "Fresh" Part 1
Jamming On The Groove
Mega-Mix
Ladies
Needle To The Groove (Live Version)
Bassline
Fresh Is The Word (A Capella)
Fresh Is The Word (12" Version)
Fresh Is The Word
Bassline (Club Version)
Bassline (Instrumental)
Hardcore Hip-Hop
Ladies (UK Remix)
Needle To The Groove (12" Version)
Get Stupid "Fresh" Part 1 (A Capella)
Fresh Is The Word (Radio Version)
Needle To The Groove

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Mantronix - Bassline

Mantronix - Hardcore Hip Hop

Mantronix - Mega Mix

Mantronix - Needle To The Groove

Mantronix - Fresh Is The Word

Mantronix - Ladies

Mantronix - Get Stupid Fresh Part 1

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Catalog Numbers

TEG-76532, TEG-76532-2

Labels

Warlock Records, Sleeping Bag Records, Traffic Entertainment Group

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2 × CD
Album

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Sleeping Bag Records
Copyright (c)	Traffic Entertainment Group
Manufactured By	Traffic Entertainment Group
Distributed By	Traffic Entertainment Group

Credits

Role	Credit
Written-By	Mantronik, M.C. Tee
Mixed By	Mantronik, M.C. Tee
Producer	Mantronik, M.C. Tee

Notes

2-3, 2-7, 2-8, 2-11: Previously unreleased.
1-8 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-2, 2-4 to 2-6, 2-9 to 2-11: First time available on CD
(P) 1985 Sleeping Bag Records / Warlock Records Inc. (C) 2008 Traffic Entertainment Group.
Made in U.S.A.
Incidental information:
The following tracks on this release were mastered with DC offset errors:
1-8,1-10, 2-1, 2-2, 2-5, 2-6, 2-9, 2-10
The waveforms are not centered around the 0 dB baseline (- infinity).
These DC offset errors can not be easily corrected as they are not a consistent value running with-in each track.
(The DC offset values increase at the beginning (fade-in) and decrease (fade-out) for each track noted above.)
Most likely these tracks did not have their DC offset's zeroed-out (set to 0 dB) prior to applying fades to the beginning and ends of the waveforms.

Barcodes

Barcode (Text): 8 29357 65322 2
Barcode (Scanned): 829357653222
Matrix / Runout (CD1): TEG-76532 MANTRONIX DISC 1
Matrix / Runout (CD2): TEG-76532 MANTRONIX DISC 2

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Mantronix The Deluxe Edition* is a treasure trove for hip-hop fans. It features multiple versions of the same track, giving listeners a chance to experience the music in totally different ways. For example, "Needle To The Groove" comes in a live version, a 12" extended cut, and even an alternate take. Same goes for "Fresh Is The Word," which has a radio edit, an a cappella version, and a club-ready remix. It’s like getting a behind-the-scenes look at how these iconic electro beats were crafted. Plus, it’s wild to think this project came together with just two masterminds—Mantronik and M.C. Tee—handling everything from writing to producing.

Comments

hummingbirdlearningcenter

2025-03-16

3:11 Beck sample off of, “Where It’s At” (1996) off of his, “Odelay” album.

tomo327

2025-03-15

bommmmmmmmm demaissssssssssss

bascar

2025-03-15

Man this was our sh%t when it came out! My homes and I would play the whole album everything we got together socially.

brigittejewellery

2025-03-15

I know I'm late but this song really takes me back

mistermould

2025-03-15

* peep * ?

grasyarivera

2025-03-15

@pediepie is reliving

duodelsolmusic

2025-03-15

Trap?

hayatallahrezai

2025-03-15

breakdancing in makado beek on a karton

pacificspark

2025-03-15

When we stole cars we put this in the owners alpines .. if forget to take when chase over be gutted.. ??♥️?????

thelonerkid1212

2025-03-15

to the groove ;) forever

taysworld844975344

2025-03-15

Still hittin' in 2022!

lierkeplezierkes

2025-03-15

Reminds me of that rap from the office.

jeaneenjonesf3219ccd86

2025-03-14

emmadc

2025-03-13

Tune it takes me right back to 1985 sat in my brothers bedroom he had this on vinyl 12inch I can see myself sat there now as a 12 year old kid! Wow where does time go nearly 4 decades flew by! I wish I had a time machine to go back to them more simpler happier days!!! As I would stop in that era until my day's were up gladly!!! ????

steffyxkacey

2025-03-12

I was fifteen when I first heard this song recorded on one of my friend’s cassettes. I loved it from the start. Mantronix baby.

anitasingh85

2025-03-12

prima revival fro 80s

wrightkristeny

2025-03-11

??????????❤❤❤???????????

themoneyexpert

2025-03-11

I'm n 86 high school graduate n trust n believe we rocked Mantronix back n 84 n still give him props now.He was rocking even b4 Purple Rain bust out.I remember the house parties back n the D.M.V. (D.C.,MD.,VA.).When house parties were prevalent n safe. Long live Mantronix.