While
Substances moved
DJ Cam closer to the minimalist beat-camp headed up by
DJ Krush,
The Beat Assassinated is a bit more tied to upfront hip-hop. True, the concrete beats and basement-style productions heard here are far removed from any rap on the charts in America, but the addition of rappers like
Channel Live,
Silvah Bullet and DJ Djam results in a comfortable balance between underground and mainstream. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide