Originally released in 1998, South Central Thynk Taynk by Abstract Tribe Unique (Abstract Rude, Fat Jack, and DJ Drez) captures a pivotal moment in Los Angeles’ underground scene-when young Black artists were reimagining hip-hop from the ground up. Blending jazz-inflected beats, spiritual insight, and fiercely independent production, the album became an anthem for self-reliance and creative rebellion.At the cultural core of the record is Project Blowed, the legendary L.A. collective founded by Abstract Rude and Aceyalone, which launched a lineage of boundary-pushing MCs and producers. While mainstream rap embraced the G-funk wave, Thynk Taynk carved an alternate path-steeped in poetry, politics, and visionary craft. The newly added bonus track, “L.A. Styles Back (Project Blowed Remix),” features a heavyweight lineup-Aceyalone, Myka 9, Medusa, Pigeon John, Blu, 2Mex, Ellay Khule, Riddlore, and NGAFSH-connecting eras of innovation. South Central Thynk Taynk is more than a cult artifact; it’s a bold, timeless statement from one of L.A.’s most vital creative voices.

Tracklist:

1. Explanation
2. Hits Like Hank
3. Renaissance (While We…)
4. Them That’s Got
5. Through These Streets
6. A.T.U. Is In The House Tonight
7. L.A. Styles Back
8. Mass Men Baby
9. No Regrets
10. Front Row
11. Just Like Akira
12. They Ryde
13. Showgun
14. Why Oh Why?
15. L.A. Styles Back (Project Blowed Remix)

UPC: 826257039927
Label: Rhymesayers
Release Date: 6.5.26
Format: CD