Mantronix – The Album

The Album is the debut album by the group Mantronix, released in 1985.

This work is a milestone in hip-hop and electro, standing out for its innovative production and pioneering use of samples and synthesizers. With tracks like 'Fresh Is the Word' and 'Bassline,' the album blends fast, heavy beats with simple and direct lyrics, capturing the raw energy of the emerging hip-hop scene and 80s dance music. The Album helped define the sound of the era and solidified Mantronix as one of the most influential groups in the development of hip-hop and electro.