The Cataracs - "Synthesizer" and Their Evolution of Sound

The production and song writing duo (Cyrano and Campa) known as The Cataracs released a new banger via YouTube home video, and I must say (even though I've been saying this since 2005), The Cataracs are going to be huge this year! Not that they haven't already gone like 5 times platinum on the production and song writing front, but I think it's time they got the shine.

The Cataracs - "Synthesizer" (12)

If you've been in my car during the last 7 years then you probably already know I've been lightweight obsessed with The Cataracs since I first heard their songs "Hang Crooked" and "Blueberry Afghani" featuring The Pack ("Vans"). They might have started out as a rap group in Berkeley High, but their sound has evolved and you can no longer categorize their creations. Even with a heavy foundation in rap, the pair have been able to incorporate music from all over the world into their records.

I've assembled some essential listening (and viewing) that covers their whole discography (except mash-up-mixtapes and solo work). Instead of presenting it chronologically, I decided to mix it up into 4 groups. So if one song isn't your style, don't be afraid to try another. The songs featured are from Technohop Vol. 1 (2006), Technohop Vol. 2 (2007), The 13th Grade (2008), the Lingerie EP (2008), and their most recent full length - Songs We Sung in Showers (2009). (All of which are available to purchase on iTunes).

"Is It Him?" (Technohop Vol. 1)


"Daddy" (Technohop Vol. 2)


"Soap & Water" (The 13th Grade)


"The Sun" (Songs We Sung In Showers)

 "Out In The Street" (Technohop Vol. 1)


"Rich Girl (ft. HD & Lil Rue)" (Technohop Vol. 2)

The Cataracs - "Julia" (Lingerie EP)

"Such A Girl" (Songs We Sung In Showers)

"The Toast (ft. Fariebo)" (Technohop Vol. 1)


"Blow" (Technohop Vol. 2)

The Cataracs - "Murder She Wrote" (The 13th Grade)

"In The Night" (Songs We Sung In Showers)

"Spaceboy" (Technohop Vol. 1)


"Polka Dots" (Lingerie EP)


"All That Matters" (The 13th Grade)


"Shooting Stars" (Songs We Sung In Showers)


Enjoy and keep a look out for their major label debut, 12, along with Dev's The Night The Sun Came Up, which they co-wrote and produced.

- mikhel