Sex Style
Sex Style is the second studio album by Ultramagnetic MCs member Kool Keith. The album was released on February 3, 1997. 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.
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
| 1. |
"Intro" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
0:25 |
| 2. |
"Sex Style" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
3:23 |
| 3. |
"Don't Crush It" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
4:18 |
| 4. |
"Make Up Your Mind" | K. Thornton, T. Randolph | T.R. Love |
4:47 |
| 5. |
"Sly We Fly" (feat. Motion Man) | K. Thornton, K. Matlin, P. Laster | Kut Masta Kurt |
4:16 |
| 6. |
"Plastic World" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
4:11 |
| 7. |
"Stuck On Pussy Drive" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
1:15 |
| 8. |
"Regular Girl" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
4:13 |
| 9. |
"The Mack Is Back" (feat. Menelik) | K. Thornton, T. Randolph | T.R. Love |
4:45 |
| 10. |
"What's He Like?" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
0:50 |
| 11. |
"Still The Best" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
4:05 |
| 12. |
"In Your Face" | K. Thornton, T. Randolph | T.R. Love |
3:54 |
| 13. |
"Lick My Ass" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
1:04 |
| 14. |
"Keep It Real...Represent" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
3:54 |
| 15. |
"Little Girls" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
3:08 |
| 16. |
"After The Club" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
0:50 |
| 17. |
"Lovely Lady" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
3:48 |
| 18. |
"Can I See Your Panties, Girl? (hidden track)" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
4:00 |
Total length: |
59:06 |
| 1. |
"Intro" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
0:25 |
| 2. |
"Sex Style" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
3:23 |
| 3. |
"Don't Crush It" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
4:18 |
| 4. |
"Make Up Your Mind" | K. Thornton, T. Randolph | T.R. Love |
4:47 |
| 5. |
"Sly We Fly" (feat. Motion Man) | K. Thornton, K. Matlin, P. Laster | Kut Masta Kurt |
4:16 |
| 6. |
"Plastic World" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
4:11 |
| 7. |
"Stuck On Pussy Drive" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
1:15 |
| 8. |
"Regular Girl" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
4:13 |
| 9. |
"The Mack Is Back" (feat. Menelik) | K. Thornton, T. Randolph | T.R. Love |
4:45 |
| 10. |
"What's He Like?" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
0:50 |
| 11. |
"Still The Best" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
4:05 |
| 12. |
"In Your Face" | K. Thornton, T. Randolph | T.R. Love |
3:54 |
| 13. |
"Lick My Ass" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
1:04 |
| 14. |
"Keep It Real...Represent" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
3:54 |
| 15. |
"Little Girls" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
3:08 |
| 16. |
"After The Club" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
0:50 |
| 17. |
"Lovely Lady" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
3:57 |
| 18. |
"Get Off My Elevator" | K. Thornton, K. Matlin | Kut Masta Kurt |
10:22 |
Total length: |
70:49 |
Personnel
Musicians
Production
- Kut Masta Kurt — producer
- T.R. Love — producer ("Make Up your Mind", "The Mack is Back" and "In Your Face")
- Kool Keith — executive producer
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