Sex Style
Kool Keith · 1997
59 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · gangsta rap
A provocative blend of surreal wordplay and explicit themes that challenge hip-hop conventions.
Why this album works
'Sex Style' is notable for its unabashed exploration of sexual themes, which helped to solidify Kool Keith's reputation as a boundary-pushing artist in hip-hop. The album has influenced numerous artists within the alternative rap scene and is often cited for its boldness and originality, contributing to discussions around freedom of expression in music.
- Best for
- provocative themes for late nights dynamic flow with peaks playful irreverence throughout tracks
- Context
- Released in January 1997, 'Sex Style' marked Kool Keith's return with his first solo album after the critical success of his group Ultramagnetic MCs. This album followed a period of experimentation and self-discovery, showcasing his signature abstract lyrical style while further establishing his unique position in underground hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Miley Cyrus· Drake· Beyoncé· LL Cool J· Lana Del Rey· Jennifer Lopez· Mariah Carey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:27
- 2 Sex Style Standout 3:25
- 3 Don't Crush It 4:20
- 4 Make Up Your Mind 4:49
- 5 Sly We Fly 4:18
- 6 Plastic World Standout 4:13
- 7 Stuck on Pussy Drive 1:17
- 8 Regular Girl 4:15
- 9 The Mack Is Back 4:47
- 10 What's He Like? 0:52
- 11 Still the Best 4:07
- 12 In Your Face 3:56
- 13 Lick My Ass 1:06
- 14 Keep It Real...Represent 3:56
- 15 Little Girls 3:10
- 16 After the Club 0:52
- 17 Lovely Lady / Can I See Your Panties? Standout 9:48
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