South Central Thynk Taynk (Remastered) - Vinyle Rouge

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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 Los Angeles underground scene: the era when young Black artists were reinventing hip-hop from the ground up. Blending jazz-inflected rhythms, spiritual reflections, and fiercely independent production, the album became an anthem for autonomy and creative rebellion. Reissued by Rhymesayers Entertainment in a deluxe double vinyl set with a lyric booklet and bonus track, this long-unavailable classic returns for a new generation. At the heart of this album lies 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 swept up in the West Coast G-funk wave, the Blowed collective carved out an alternative path, steeped in jazz, radical political engagement, and Afrocentric futurism. Thynk Taynk stands as an exceptionally rich and deep time capsule, a witness to that revolutionary period. The combination of Ab Rude's profound lyrics and Fat Jack's eclectic production gives birth 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 luminaries from different generations: Aceyalone, Myka 9, Medusa, Pigeon John, Blu, 2Mex, Ellay Khule, Riddlore and NGAFSH. This track underscores how the Los Angeles underground scene 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.