Latyrx - The Album (1997) Flac + 320kbps

 

Latyrx – The Album is a 1997 Bay Area underground Hip Hop classic created by the duo of Lateef the Truthspeaker and Lyrics Born. Released on SoleSides, the album became known for its experimental approach, combining abstract lyricism, unconventional song structures, electronic textures, funk, jazz influences, and forward-thinking production from Lyrics Born, DJ Shadow, and Chief Xcel.The 14-track release includes “Latyrx,” “Say That,” “The Quickening,” “Balcony Beach,” “Bad News,” “Burnt Pride,” “The Wreckoning,” and “Burning Hot In Cali On A Saturday Night.” The title track is particularly notable for layering separate verses from both MCs simultaneously, while other songs move between introspective rap, experimental beats, freestyle performances, and funk-driven production.Latyrx – The Album remains an essential release from the late-1990s West Coast underground scene. Its inventive production and distinctive performances helped define the adventurous sound of the SoleSides collective, alongside artists and producers connected with Blackalicious and DJ Shadow.

1 Latyrx
2 Say That
3 The Quickening (The Wreckoning Part II)
4 Balcony Beach
5 Live At 90.3 '94
6 The Muzappers Mix: Aim For The Flickering Flame / Rankin' #1
7 Funky Granules
8 Bad News
9 Off [With] Their Heads (Be Prompt)
10 Interlude
11 Burnt Pride
12 Scratchapella
13 The Wreckoning (Live 45 Mix)
14 Burning Hot In Cali On A Saturday Night
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