''KKKill the Fetus'' is the third studio album by

Esham Esham is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. Esham released his debut studio album, '' Boomin' Words from Hell'', in 1989. Since then, he has gone on to release 15 studio albums in total and is best known as a representative of the hip ...

. Released in 1993, the album's lyrics focus on subjects such as

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and murder. The album, which has been cited as an iconic

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album, has been praised for its genre-defining production and lyrics. It is considered to be Esham's critical breakthrough, compared to lackluster reviews of his previous albums. The single "Sunshine" received very heavy radio play nationally. The music video for "Hellterskkkelter" was featured on an episode of ''

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'' in 1994, and was given out at an autograph signing at Rock of Ages in rare VHS form during the promotional launch.

Lyrics and music

The album's title track encourages drug-addicted pregnant women to have an

rather than give birth to their children to be raised improperly. The album's cover depicts a fetus simulating fellatio and thus would be born not only a dope fiend, but also a sex fiend which is why abortion is stressed in the album's title track. Many of the songs are short and heavily sample-based.

Reception

In his review of the album, Jason Birchmeier wrote that "At this point in his career, his rapping has already reached near-peak levels, and his production shows a continued path towards an inventiveness. ..Never again would Esham be so gritty." In 2009, ''

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'' named it as an iconic

album.

Track listing

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kkkill The Fetus 1993 albums Albums produced by Esham Esham albums Horrorcore albums Reel Life Productions albums