Sex Style
Sex Style is the second solo studio album by American rapper Kool Keith. It was released on February 3, 1997 via Funky Ass Records and was produced by KutMasta Kurt and Keith's Ultramagnetic MCs' bandmate T.R. Love. It is a dirty rap concept album utilizing a lyrical style Keith referred to as "pornocore". Although the album did not chart, it was reissued in 2006 with a bonus track "Get Off My Elevator", which was featured in 1999 film Office Space soundtrack.
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| Released | February 3, 1997 | |||
| Studio | The Glue Factory (San Francisco, CA) | |||
| Genre | Dirty rap | |||
| Length | 53:51 | |||
| Label | Funky Ass Records | |||
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Lyrics and music
Sex Style has been described as polarizing[1] due to its lyrical style, which Kool Keith described as pornocore.[1] The music was primarily written by producer Kutmasta Kurt. The production is noted for its deep, funky beats.[1] Sex Style is described as a loose concept album.[1]
The lyrics make frequent reference to sexual intercourse, with Kool Keith variously portraying himself as characters ranging from pimps to perverts.[1] Keith also uses sexual metaphors to diss other rappers, many of which involve urolagnia.[1]
Reception
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Allmusic reviewer Steve Huey wrote that Sex Style "is borderline necessary for Keith fans [...] it is a chance to hear one of the freakiest rappers of all time at his freakiest."[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | KutMasta Kurt | 0:25 | |
| 2. | "Sex Style" |
| KutMasta Kurt | 3:23 |
| 3. | "Don't Crush It" |
| KutMasta Kurt | 4:18 |
| 4. | "Make Up Your Mind" |
| T.R. Love | 4:47 |
| 5. | "Sly We Fly" (featuring Motion Man) |
| KutMasta Kurt | 4:16 |
| 6. | "Plastic World" |
| KutMasta Kurt | 4:11 |
| 7. | "Stuck on Pussy Drive" |
| KutMasta Kurt | 1:15 |
| 8. | "Regular Girl" |
| KutMasta Kurt | 4:13 |
| 9. | "The Mack Is Back" (feat. Menelik) |
| T.R. Love | 4:45 |
| 10. | "What's He Like?" |
| KutMasta Kurt | 0:50 |
| 11. | "Still the Best" |
| KutMasta Kurt | 4:05 |
| 12. | "In Your Face" |
| T.R. Love | 3:54 |
| 13. | "Lick My Ass" |
| KutMasta Kurt | 1:04 |
| 14. | "Keep It Real...Represent" |
| KutMasta Kurt | 3:54 |
| 15. | "Little Girls" |
| KutMasta Kurt | 3:08 |
| 16. | "After the Club" |
| KutMasta Kurt | 0:50 |
| 17. | "Lovely Lady" |
| KutMasta Kurt | 3:48 |
| 18. | "Can I See Your Panties, Girl?" (hidden track) |
| KutMasta Kurt | 4:53 |
| Total length: | 59:06 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18. | "Get Off My Elevator" |
| KutMasta Kurt | 3:48 |
| 19. | "Yo Black" (hidden track) |
| Buckwild | 4:29 |
| Total length: | 70:49 | |||
Personnel
- Keith Matthew Thornton — vocals, executive producer
- Paul K. Laster — vocals (track 5)
- Rex Colonel Doby Jr. — mini-moog (tracks: 6, 11)
- Kurt Matlin — producer (tracks: 1–3, 5–8, 10, 11, 13–17)
- Trevor Randolph — producer (tracks: 4, 9, 12)
- Daniel M. Nakamura — mixing & recording
- Tom Baker — mastering
- Jim Rasfeld — graphics
References
- Huey, Steve. "Sex Style". Allmusic. Retrieved 28 July 2011.