After spending the last week driving through California, Nevada and Utah bumping classic Hip Hop on XM radio (while on tour with The Great Peso131 of The Fearless Four), I have to say that Chad Carman‘s new project Haphazard Hazmats HipHop Powerplant is a familiar and welcome Hip Hop record.

Falling closer to the alternative/experimental side of the spectrum, Chad’s new album maintains a classic, lo-fi, NYC mixtape feel from beginning to end. I’m loving it!

If I didn’t know any better I would think I’m still cruising down the freeway bumping classic Hip Hop on XM.

Although I don’t know too much about the man or the artist Chad Carman, I can assure you he knows his Hip Hop and this collection of eight tracks captures a spirit and a vibe that has long been missing from newer releases in this genre.

From track 1 “16 Throwback” to the finale “Mysterious Escapades”, you will be nodding and grooving through a non-stop, well blended, masterfully mixed sonic journey of funky, lo-fi awesomeness.

Acting as Producer, Sampler, DJ, Engineer and Visual Artist for this proejct, Carman holds true to the DIY ethos we truly appreciate here at MTM. Chad is a one man band…or should I say a Hip Hop Powerplant!

Haphazard Hazmats HipHop Powerplant is a seamless, engaging, infectious album you can turn on and just play from beginning to end. You’ll be nodding your head, moving your body, and getting funky in no time!

You can stream this gem on YouTube. You can also connect with Chad Carman on FB.