Sir Mix-A-Lot - Swass (1988) Flac + 320kbps

 

Released in 1988, Sir Mix-A-Lot – Swass is the debut studio album from Seattle rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot and an important early release in the development of Northwest hip-hop. The 13-track version combines energetic rap, electro-funk influences, heavy bass, humor, storytelling, and the distinctive sound of Seattle's emerging hip-hop scene.The album includes some of Sir Mix-A-Lot's best-known early tracks, including “Buttermilk Biscuits (Keep On Square Dancin'),” “Posse On Broadway,” “Gold,” “Swass,” “Rippn',” “Hip Hop Soldier,” “Iron Man,” and “Square Dance Rap.” “Rippn'” features Kid Sensation, while “Iron Man” features Seattle heavy metal band Metal Church, giving the record an unusual rap-rock dimension.Musically, Sir Mix-A-Lot – Swass is built around powerful bass, electronic textures, funky rhythms, fast-paced rhymes, and playful production. Sir Mix-A-Lot handled the production himself, creating a sound that was distinctly different from the dominant New York and Los Angeles styles of the late 1980s. “Posse On Broadway” in particular became an important representation of Seattle street culture and helped bring Northwest rap to a wider audience.The album also demonstrates Sir Mix-A-Lot's willingness to experiment. “Square Dance Rap” and “Buttermilk Biscuits” use humor and unusual vocal effects, while “Iron Man” combines hip-hop with live metal instrumentation from Metal Church. This mixture of bass-heavy production, comedy, storytelling, and regional identity helped establish Sir Mix-A-Lot as one of the pioneering figures of Seattle hip-hop.Today, Sir Mix-A-Lot – Swass remains a landmark release from the early Northwest rap scene. Its distinctive Seattle identity, innovative production, memorable tracks, and playful approach make it an essential album for listeners exploring old-school hip-hop and the roots of Pacific Northwest rap.

1 Buttermilk Biscuits (Keep On Square Dancin') 3:30
2 Posse On Broadway 5:03
3 Gold 4:54
4 Swass 4:41
5 Rippn' 3:52
6 Attack On The Stars 4:25
7 Mall Dropper 0:08
8 Hip Hop Soldier 5:22
9 Iron Man 4:15
10 Bremelo 4:00
11 Square Dance Rap 4:18
12 Romantic Interlude 4:35
13 F The BS 4:42
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