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Spankmaster

Kool Keith · 2001

60 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · gangsta rap

A surreal blend of playful absurdity and gritty narratives wrapped in minimalist beats.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful absurdity with gritty stories
  • steady flow for casual listening
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • varied themes keep interest alive
  • late-night humor and surrealism

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward lyrical narratives
  • seek long, cohesive compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2001, Kool Keith was already an established figure in hip-hop, having gained recognition with his earlier work in the Ultramagnetic MCs. 'Spankmaster' marked his return to solo projects following a series of eclectic releases, showcasing his distinctive style that fuses humor with raw and often bizarre storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
MF DOOM· Del the Funky Homosapien· Aesop Rock

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Concert Intro 0:49
  • 2 I Wanna Play 3:24
  • 3 I'm a Tell-U 2:59
  • 4 Mack Trucks 2:29
  • 5 Drugs 3:23
  • 6 Yes Yes Y'All 3:07
  • 7 Haters 3:21
  • 8 N.B.A. 2:41
  • 9 Jewelry Shine 3:32
  • 10 Eldaradoe's 2:23
  • 11 Maxin' in the Shade 3:11
  • 12 Big Frank 3:11
  • 13 Jealous 3:49
  • 14 Girls Would U Fuck Tonight? 2:58
  • 15 Stoney Jackson 2:47
  • 16 Girls in Jail 2:49
  • 17 Blackula 3:02
  • 18 Dark Vadar 4:03
  • 19 Captain Save 'Em 3:45
  • 20 Spank-Master (Take Off Your Clothes) 2:32

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