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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- dense tapestry of intricate rhymes
- lyrical complexity and rapid delivery
- dynamic flow across multiple tracks
- engaging cyphers for active listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, instant gratification
- dislike lengthy lyrical explorations
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- R.A. the Rugged Man· Vinnie Paz· Immortal Technique
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 2:22
- 5 The Emerald Cypher 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 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
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