''Sex Style'' is the second solo studio album by American rapper

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. It was released on February 3, 1997 via Funky Ass Records and was produced by KutMasta Kurt and Keith's

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' bandmate T.R. Love. It is a

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utilizing a lyrical style Keith referred to as "pornocore". Although the album did not chart, it was reissued in 2006 with a bonus track "Get Off My Elevator", which was featured in 1999 film ''

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'' soundtrack.

Lyrics and music

''Sex Style'' has been described as polarizing due to its lyrical style, which Kool Keith described as pornocore. The music was primarily written by producer Kutmasta Kurt. The production is noted for its deep, funky beats. ''Sex Style'' is described as a loose

. The lyrics make frequent reference to

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, with Kool Keith variously portraying himself as characters ranging from

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s to

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s. Keith also uses sexual metaphors to diss other rappers, many of which involve urolagnia.

Reception

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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."

Track listing

Personnel

* Keith Matthew Thornton — vocals,

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*Paul K. Laster — vocals (track 5) *Rex Colonel Doby Jr. —

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(tracks: 6, 11) * Kurt Matlin — producer (tracks: 1–3, 5–8, 10, 11, 13–17) * Trevor Randolph — producer (tracks: 4, 9, 12) * Daniel M. Nakamura — mixing &

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*Tom Baker — mastering *Jim Rasfeld — graphics

References

External links

* * 1997 albums Concept albums Kool Keith albums {{1990s-hiphop-album-stub