South Central Thynk Taynk (Remastered)

Description

Originally released in 1998, South Central Thynk Taynk by Abstract Tribe Unique (Abstract Rude, Fat Jack, Zulu Butterfly Priest, Irie Lion King, and DJ Drez) immortalized a pivotal moment in the underground scene of Los Angeles: the time when young Black artists were completely reinventing hip-hop. Blending jazz-inflected rhythms, spiritual reflections, and resolutely independent production, the album became an anthem for autonomy and creative rebellion. Reissued by Rhymesayers Entertainment in a deluxe double vinyl box set with a lyric booklet and bonus track, this long-unavailable classic returns for a new generation. At the heart of this album is Project Blowed, the legendary Los Angeles collective founded by Abstract Rude and Aceyalone, which gave rise to a lineage of rap innovators whose influence is still felt in global hip-hop. While mainstream rap was riding the G-funk wave of the West Coast, the Blowed collective carved out an alternative path, infused with jazz, radical political engagement, and Afrocentric futurism. Thynk Taynk stands as a time capsule of exceptional richness and depth, a testament to this revolutionary period. The combination of Ab Rude's profound lyrics and Fat Jack's eclectic production gives rise to a poetic reflection on family, struggle, and artistic vocation. This new edition includes the remix "L.A. Styles Back (Project Blowed Remix)," bringing together heavyweights from different generations: Aceyalone, Myka 9, Medusa, Pigeon John, Blu, 2Mex, Ellay Khule, Riddlore, and NGAFSH. This track highlights how the underground scene in Los Angeles has remained a true creative epicenter for decades. South Central Thynk Taynk is much more than a cult object: it is a living testament to transformation, community, and artistic power.