The Legend of Tashan Dorrsett
Kool Keith · 2011
47 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop
A surreal blend of abstract narratives and unconventional beats that push the boundaries of hip-hop storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Supa Supreme (a cappella 91BPM) Start here — This opening track sets the stage with a confident flow and intricate wordplay, establishing the abstract storytelling style that defines the album.
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Booty Clap (a cappella 58BPM) — With its playful lyrics and infectious rhythm, this track exemplifies Kool Keith's ability to blend humor with sharp social commentary.
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Magnetic Junkadelic (a cappella 91BPM) — The vivid imagery and imaginative concepts presented here highlight Kool Keith's knack for creating surreal landscapes through lyricism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful wordplay and abstract narratives
- steady pacing with eccentric flow
- short tracks for quick bursts
- engaging a cappella performances
- kaleidoscopic journey through themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- seek straightforward, linear storytelling
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features a cappella tracks, challenging traditional hip-hop production norms.
- Themes
- surreal landscapes· abstract storytelling· playful social commentary
- Career context
- By the time Kool Keith released The Legend of Tashan Dorrsett in 2011, he was already a seasoned veteran, known for his innovative approach to hip-hop. This album came after a series of diverse projects throughout the late 2000s, marking his continued evolution in sound and lyrical complexity as he embraced more experimental styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- MF DOOM· Del the Funky Homosapien· Aesop Rock
Tracklist
- 1 Supa Supreme (a cappella 91BPM) Start here 2:52
- 2 Above Sea Level (a cappella 92BPM) 3:10
- 3 Flow Smooth (a cappella 88BPM) 3:08
- 4 Glamour Life (a cappella 95BPM) 3:19
- 5 La Chacha (a cappella 104BPM) 3:41
- 6 Magnetic Junkadelic (a cappella 91BPM) 3:16
- 7 The Real Beginer (a cappella 91BPM) 2:47
- 8 Tashan… (a cappella 96BPM) 3:09
- 9 Booty Clap (a cappella 58BPM) 4:54
- 10 Black Lagoon (a cappella 90BPM) 2:25
- 11 New Shhhiiit (a cappella 107BPM) 2:58
- 12 Indian (a cappella 92.5BPM) 2:39
- 13 Track Runner (a cappella 98BPM) 2:33
- 14 Industry (91BPM) 4:16
- 15 Zapp (a cappella 83BPM) 2:34
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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