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Black Elvis/Lost in Space

Kool Keith · 1999

68 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · gangsta rap

A surreal fusion of abstract beats and eccentric narratives that transport listeners through space and time.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with gradual development
  • surreal narratives for imaginative minds
  • transportive journey through abstract sounds
  • introspective moments of eccentricity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, instant gratification
  • seek traditional song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Kool Keith released 'Black Elvis/Lost in Space' in 1999, he was already an established figure in hip-hop, known for his innovative lyricism and alter egos. This album followed his previous works, including 'Dr. Octagonecologyst', and showcased a continued evolution in his sound and thematic preoccupations, merging sci-fi imagery with streetwise commentary.
Stylistic neighbors
MF DOOM· Del the Funky Homosapien· Aesop Rock

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 3:09
  • 2 Lost in Space 3:52
  • 3 Rockets on the Battlefield 4:24
  • 4 Livin’ Astro 4:28
  • 5 Supergalactic Lover 3:40
  • 6 Master of the Game 4:43
  • 7 I’m Seein’ Robots 4:22
  • 8 Static 4:31
  • 9 Intro 2 0:25
  • 10 Black Elvis 3:45
  • 11 Maxi Curls 4:36
  • 12 Keith Turbo 4:17
  • 13 Fine Girls 3:59
  • 14 The Girls Don’t Like the Job 4:16
  • 15 Clifton 4:49
  • 16 All the Time 3:43
  • 17 I Don’t Play 5:05

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