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2000 Fold

Styles of Beyond · 1998

62 min · 20 tracks · underground hip-hop

A gritty blend of intricate lyricism and hard-hitting beats encapsulating the underground hip-hop ethos of the late '90s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with interludes
  • gritty lyrical exploration
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • immersive late-night listening
  • thought-provoking themes and narratives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • want instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When released in August 1998, '2000 Fold' marked Styles of Beyond's debut studio album after a series of influential mixtapes. The group was part of the burgeoning underground hip-hop scene, aiming to carve out a distinct identity with their complex wordplay and unique soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Kool Keith· Kool G Rap· Brotha Lynch Hung

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Exile (Intro) 1:42
  • 2 Styles of Beyond (Style Warz) 4:49
  • 3 Hollograms 3:51
  • 4 Dangerous Minds 2:47
  • 5 Spies Like Us 3:38
  • 6 Winnetka Exit 4:11
  • 7 Muuvon 4:02
  • 8 Wild Style (Interlude) 0:12
  • 9 Back It Up 3:02
  • 10 Survival Tactics 3:36
  • 11 Skullyanamayshun 2:22
  • 12 Part II (Endangered) 3:07
  • 13 Gollaxowelcome 4:36
  • 14 Click Beat Box (Interlude) 0:48
  • 15 Many Styles 4:45
  • 16 Killer Instinct 4:00
  • 17 2000 Fold 4:55
  • 18 Come Out Your Frame (Interlude) 1:28
  • 19 Marco Polo 3:57
  • 20 Outro 1:02

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