Cenobites
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| Cenobites | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New York City, USA |
| Years active | 1993 – 1994 |
| Genres | Hip-Hop |
| Labels | Fondle 'Em (USA) |
| Members | Keith Thornton Godfather Don |
Cenobites was a Hiphop group/project featuring Kool Keith of Ultramagnetic MC's and Godfather Don. The first of many one-off Kool Keith collaborations, the duo released an EP in 1993 which was later expanded for LP and CD editions.
[edit] History
In 1993, South Bronx innovators Ultramagnetic MC's recruited little known MC/producer Godfather Don to assist them on their third LP, The Four Horsemen. The dark, jazzy sound he contributed was something of a departure for the group, which was known for its futuristic funk. During and after the album's recording, additional material featuring Kool Keith and Godfather Don was created for the Cenobites side project.
Radio personality Bobbito Garcia aka DJ Cucumberslice, a longtime fan and supporter of Ultramagnetic, released the Cenobites EP in 1993 on his own Fondle 'Em label. He also made his rapping debut as a featured performer on two of the disc's eight tracks. Another South Bronx veteran, Percee-P, also contributed a guest appearance. All the artists involved with the project were regulars on WKCR's Stretch Armstrong radio show in the early '90s, of which Bobbito was co-host.
In 1994 a reissue was released with an additional remix, and was re-titled the Cenobites LP. A CD version was finally issued in 2000 with another bonus track, an extended version of Ultramagnetic's "Checkin' My Style" renamed "Return To Zero", which boasted a previously ommited Godather Don verse.
[edit] Rare And Unreleased
A handful of Cenobites tracks remain officially unreleased including: "You Lose," "Lazy Woman," "Cold Peein' On 'Em," "Break 'Em Down," "We Can Do This (ft. Mike L & TR Love)" and "Slaves"
In addition, Kool Keith and Godfather Don appeared together on Raw Breed's "Rampage/Outta Control" with the legendary Melle Mel, and reunited in 2000 for Godfather Don's "Voices."
