The Beat Junkies

Volume three in the World Famous Beat Junkies series throws the spotlight onto Melo-D, who handles the majority of the mixing and scratching work here. It's only a single-disc collection this time out, featuring a healthy blend of underground favorites (mostly from the West Coast) and lesser-known up-and-comers. Quasimoto, Defari, Rasco, Xzibit, Dilated Peoples, the Lootpack, and Saukrates are all present, and there are some exclusives and freestyle cuts as well. True to the Beat Junkies' name, though, the real focus is on the DJ's rhythm tracks, and Melo-D shows that he's more than up to snuff with the rest of his mates. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide