Description
Originally released in 1998, South Central Thynk Taynk by Abstract Tribe Unique (Abstract Rude, Fat Jack, and DJ Drez) captures a pivotal moment in Los Angeles' underground scene-when young Black artists were reimagining hip-hop from the ground up. Blending jazz-inflected beats, spiritual insight, and fiercely independent production, the album became an anthem for self-reliance and creative rebellion.At the cultural core of the record is Project Blowed, the legendary L.A. collective founded by Abstract Rude and Aceyalone, which launched a lineage of boundary-pushing MCs and producers. While mainstream rap embraced the G-funk wave, Thynk Taynk carved an alternate path-steeped in poetry, politics, and visionary craft. The newly added bonus track, "L.A. Styles Back (Project Blowed Remix)," features a heavyweight lineup-Aceyalone, Myka 9, Medusa, Pigeon John, Blu, 2Mex, Ellay Khule, Riddlore, and NGAFSH-connecting eras of innovation. South Central Thynk Taynk is more than a cult artifact; it's a bold, timeless statement from one of L.A.'s most vital creative voices.
Tracklist:
- Explanation
- Hits Like Hank
- Renaissance (While We...)
- Them That's Got
- Through These Streets
- A.T.U. Is In The House Tonight
- L.A. Styles Back
- Mass Men Baby
- No Regrets
- Front Row
- Just Like Akira
- They Ryde
- Showgun
- Why Oh Why?
- L.A. Styles Back (Project Blowed Remix)
UPC: 826257039910
Label: Rhymesayers
Release Date: 6.5.26
Format: Vinyl
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