Sex Style
Sex Style is the second studio album by Kool Keith. Released in 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
Professional ratings |
Review scores |
Source |
Rating |
Allmusic |
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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
Writer(s) |
Producer(s) |
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 |
9:48 |
Total length:
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59:06 |
Writer(s) |
Producer(s) |
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:
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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
References
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