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Tabasko

O.S.T.R. · 2003

73 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · political hip-hop

A blend of sharp lyrical wit and jazzy beats captures the pulse of urban Poland in the early 2000s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • sharp lyrical wit throughout
  • urban storytelling with depth
  • dynamic journey across tracks
  • thought-provoking reflections on society

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2003, 'Tabasko' marked O.S.T.R.'s third studio album and solidified his position as a leading figure in Polish hip-hop. Following his acclaimed work on 'O.C.B.', this album showcased his evolution both musically and lyrically, as he began to delve deeper into political themes.
Stylistic neighbors
J Dilla· MF DOOM· A Tribe Called Quest

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Masz to jak w banku 2 (gościnnie: Nova) 3:51
  • 2 To nie jest tak 3:48
  • 3 Kochana Polsko 3:03
  • 4 Szukam stylu (gościnnie: Maku) 3:59
  • 5 Zazdrość 3:46
  • 6 Zrób sobie wolne 1:08
  • 7 Tabasko 3:26
  • 8 Miejska ślepota 4:34
  • 9 Sram na media (gościnnie: Maciej Orłoś, Fenomen, Spinache) 3:46
  • 10 Grzech za grzech 3:27
  • 11 $ 3:29
  • 12 Ja i mój lolo 3:09
  • 13 Ból doświadczeń (gościnnie: Vienio) 3:54
  • 14 Biznes 3:27
  • 15 Echo miasta (gościnnie: Pezet) 3:51
  • 16 1 na 100 4:02
  • 17 Ziom za ziomem (gościnnie: Tede) 4:28
  • 18 Rachunek sumienia 3:57
  • 19 Czas i pieniądz 8:03

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata