Lyrical Law
Canibus · 2011
147 min · 33 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A dense tapestry of intricate rhymes and rapid-fire delivery that showcases lyrical prowess over varied beats.
Why this album works
'Lyrical Law' is significant for its dedication to lyricism and its place within the hardcore East Coast hip-hop scene, resonating with dedicated fans while highlighting Canibus's technical skills. It didn't achieve major commercial success but garnered attention for its uncompromising approach to rap and its exploration of themes central to hip-hop culture.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks dense tapestry of intricate rhymes lyrical complexity and rapid delivery
- Context
- By 2011, Canibus was navigating a career marked by both critical acclaim and commercial challenges, having released several albums since his breakthrough in the late '90s. 'Lyrical Law' came out after a series of mixed responses to previous projects, establishing him as a resilient force in underground hip-hop despite fluctuating mainstream visibility.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nas· Too Short· Kool Keith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Lyrical Law Intro 1:14
- 2 Lyrical Noir 4:51
- 3 The Art Of Yo 6:23
- 4 Fight With The Champ Standout 2:22
- 5 The Emerald Cypher Standout 6:44
- 6 The Golden Cypher 3:34
- 7 The Cypher Of Agartha 3:43
- 8 Cypher Of Steel 3:44
- 9 Cypher Of Five Mics 4:19
- 10 The Cypher Of Bread & Butter 2:41
- 11 Bis & Sun Ruck & Rock 4:54
- 12 The Ghost Of Hip Hop's Past Standout 5:16
- 13 Cypher With Self 6:02
- 14 Rip Vs Poet Laureate 11:48
- 15 Untitled (Hidden Bonus Track) 2:00
- 16 The Lullaby Of Champions (Acapella) (Hidden Bonus Track) 2:58
Disc 2
- 1 Money 2:52
- 2 Brainwash Reversal Remix 3:32
- 3 Emergency Broadcast 3:38
- 4 Dead By Design Remix 4:27
- 5 We Go Hard 2:47
- 6 Gold & Bronze Remix 4:14
- 7 The Spitboss Cypher 6:40
- 8 Melatonin Magik Remix 3:41
- 9 Dread Alert Part II 9:05
- 10 The Emerald Cypher (Extended Version) 7:47
- 11 Dragon Of Judah Remix 5:11
- 12 Summertime Heat 2:55
- 13 Where's The Love 3:25
- 14 The Golden Cypher (Extended Version) 4:11
- 15 Who You Know 3:12
- 16 Cypher Of Five Mics (Extended Version) 5:45
- 17 Ripperland Remix 1:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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