The 2009 album "Jhelli Beam" features Busdriver's signature dense, multisyllabic rapping over a collection of eccentric, sample-heavy beats from producers including Mono/Poly, Nocando, and kojima.
- "Jhelli Beam" was released on June 9, 2009, by the independent label Alpha Pup Records.
- The album showcases Busdriver's complex rhyme schemes and abstract, often surreal, lyrical themes.
- Production on "Jhelli Beam" came from a variety of notable underground beatmakers, including Mono/Poly and Nocando.
Busdriver is a critically acclaimed rapper from Los Angeles, known for his intricate, abstract lyricism and unconventional flow. He emerged from the independent L.A. hip-hop scene of the early 2000s, often collaborating with labelmates from Hellfyre Club. By 2009, Busdriver had established himself as a distinctive voice in underground hip-hop, building on the experimental momentum of his previous albums like "Roadkill Overcoat."
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