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X-Pressions
Studio album by the X-Ecutioners
Released	1997
Recorded	1997
Genre	Hip hop, turntablism
Length	62:38
Label	Asphodel
Producer	Rob Swift, Total Eclipse, Roc Raida, Mista Sinista
The X-Ecutioners chronology
X-Pressions (1997) Música Negra (Black Music)/Wordplay (1997)
Singles from X-Pressions
"Música Negra (Black Music)/Wordplay" Released: October 21, 1997 "Raida's Theme" Released: February 10, 1998

X-Pressions is the debut studio album by New York City turntablist band the X-Ecutioners, the first of its kind, according to Rolling Stone. The album was released in 1997 for Asphodel Records and was produced by four members of the X-Ecutioners, including Rob Swift, Total Eclipse, Roc Raida, and Mista Sinista.

History

Though the album was not a commercial success, it did gain many positive reviews and today is considered to be somewhat of a classic. "Música Negra (Black Music)/Wordplay" and "Raida's Theme" (as a remix CD single) were released as singles. However, along with the album, they did not chart.

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Select

The New York Times noted that "the scratch-crazy debut album by the X-ecutioners ... adds an extra dose of old-school rap: boasting."

Track listing

References

1. McDonnell, Evelyn (Nov 27, 1997). "New York's turntable wizards, The X-ecutioners, move the DJ front and center". Rolling Stone. No. 774. p. 28.
2. X-Pressions at AllMusic
3. "Review: X-Ecutioners - X-Pressions, Thirteenth Hour". Select. No. March, 1998. EMAP Metro. p. 88.
4. Browne, David (19 Oct 1997). "Vvt-vvvvvt! Let the LP's Rip and Roll". The New York Times. p. 2.34.

External links

• The X-Ecutioners at Rolling Stone Magazine
• The X-Ecutioners at IGN Music

• The X-Ecutioners albums
• 1997 debut albums
• Hip-hop albums by American artists