Jigmastas

Brooklyn duo formed by MC Kriminul and producer/DJ DJ Spinna (joined forces 1996). Debut album Infectious (2001) praised for sample-rich boom-bap production; Resurgence issued in 2016 (BBE) helped revive interest.

Members: Kriminul and DJ Spinna. Key releases mentioned in reviews: Infectious (2001) and Resurgence (2016). Collaborations / features cited: Pharoahe Monch, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Sadat X, Apani B. Fly, Truth Enola. Labels mentioned in review: Rawkus Records, Landspeed. Style noted for sample-based production, eclectic grooves and boom-bap rhythms.

The supplied review (ZiOn, 2021) praises Jigmastas' 2001 album Infectious for its sample-rich, boom-bap production and DJ Spinna's standout beats. Kriminul's lyrics and the duo's collaborations place the record in the strong underground tradition. Resurgence (2016) helped draw renewed attention to the debut.

For:Fans of underground hip hop, boom-bap enthusiasts, collectors of early-2000s rap, followers of DJ Spinna and sample-based production.