Various – Lyricist Lounge (Volume One)

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Label:

 Rawkus – RWK 1129-2

Format:
2 x CD , Compilation , Dual-Digipak, Slipcase

Country:

 US

Released:

Genre:

 Hip Hop

Style:

 Conscious

Tracklist

De La Soul Hosts The Lyricist Lounge At Tramps
1-1 Wiseguy (2)– Street Promoters (Skit)
Recorded By, Mixed By – Daniel Wyatt
Written-By – G. Thomas (13)
0:44
1-2 De La Soul– Intro
Engineer – Yoram Vazan
Featuring [Featuring The Music Of] – 88-Keys
Mixed By – Orlando (8)
Mixed By [Additional] – Daniel Wyatt
Producer – 88-Keys
Written-By – K. Mercer*
1:41
1-3 Cipher Complete– Bring Hip Hop Back
Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Dorsey Wesley
Written-By – R. Wood (6)
3:55
1-4 Diaz Brothers (2)– Keep Pouring
Featuring – Matrix (6)
Producer – Kenny Diaz
Recorded By, Mixed By – Taj Sidhu
Written-By – K. Diaz*
5:29
1-5 Sarah Jones– Blood
Producer – Native Sun
Producer, Drums – Stix Bones
Recorded By, Mixed By – Pete Vassos*
Written-By – S. Jones*
5:13
1-6 Mos Def– Body Rock
Engineer – Steve Souder
Engineer [Additional Recording] – Ernesto Santana
Featuring – Tash
Mixed By – Ken "Duro" Ifill
Producer – Shawn J. Period*
Written-By – S. Jones*
5:11
1-7 Various– Bathroom Cipher
Featuring – Thirstin Howl III
Mixed By – Orlando (8)
Producer – 88-Keys
Written-By – V. Dejesus*
4:24
1-8 Punch & Words– Da Cipher
Mixed By – Pete Vassos*
Producer, Engineer – Curt Gowdy
Written-By – V. Johnson*
4:09
1-9 Word A' Mouth– Famous Last Words
Producer, Engineer, Mixed By – William Tell*
Written-By – W. Tell*
5:05
1-10 Prime (8)– No Matter
Mixed By – Yoram Vazan
Producer, Engineer – D. Trotman*
Written-By – E. Louis
5:20
1-11 Ras Kass– Action Guaranteed
Backing Vocals [Additional] – Kimberly Diamonds
Mixed By – Ken "Duro" Ifill
Producer – Shawn J. Period*
Recorded By – Bruce "The Juice" Tergesen*
Written-By – S. Jones*
5:24
1-12 Mike Zoot– All In My Own
Mixed By – Alon "Pacman" Cohen*
Producer – Shawn J. Period*
Recorded By – Vaughn Sessions
Vocals [Additional] – Shawn J. Period*
Written-By – S. Jones*
7:33
1-13 Various– The Phone Call (Skit)
Featuring – Words*
Written-By – V. Johnson*
1:03
1-14 D.J. Stretch Armstrong*– Live From The Stretch Armstrong Show
Featuring – Pharoahe Monch
Producer – VIC*
Recorded By, Mixed By – Yoram Vazan
Written-By – V. Padilla*
10:09
Kool Keith And Sir Menelik Host The Lyricist Lounge "Live" At Shea Stadium
2-1 Saul Williams– Ohm
Co-producer – Native Sun
Producer – Saul Williams
Recorded By, Mixed By – Pete Vassos*
Written-By – S. Williams*
3:28
2-2 Sir Menelik– Intro
Bass [5 String] – Mario "Jomo" Moorehead*
Engineer – Mark Mandelbaum
Featuring [Featuring The Music Of] – Survival Soundz
Guitar – Tesfa Zawdie
Horns, Keyboards – Andrew "Groovie" Joseph*
Mixed By – Carlos Bess
Mixed By [Additional] – Daniel Wyatt
Written-By – T. Zawdie*
1:35
2-3 Natural Elements– Mayday
Engineer – Keith Hill
Mixed By – Ernesto Santana
Producer – Charlemagne
Vocals [Additional Chorus] – KA (2)
Written-By – L. Lesmond*
5:38
2-4 Reflection Eternal– The Manifesto
Engineer – Keith Hill
Mixed By [Additional] – Chris Flam
Producer, Scratches, Mixed By – D.J. Hi-Tek*
Written-By – T. Cottrell*
5:44
2-5 Rah Digga– Be OK
Engineer – Blaize Dupuy*
Mixed By – Vinny Nicoletti*
Producer – D.J. Scratch*
Written-By – R. Fisher*
5:44
2-6 A.L.– Lyrics
Producer – Kenny Diaz
Recorded By, Mixed By – Taj Sidhu
Written-By – K. Diaz*
3:47
2-7 Various– Outside The Lounge
Featuring – Wiseguy (2)
Mixed By – Orlando (8)
Producer – William Tell*
Written-By – W. Tell*
7:07
2-8 D.V. Alias Khrist– Holy Water
Engineer – Ben Arrindell
Mixed By – Ken "Duro" Ifill
Producer – Nottz
Written-By – W. Notise*
6:23
2-9 Jurassic 5– Jayou
Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By – D.J. Nu-Mark*
Written-By – M. Potsic*
4:04
2-10 The Last Emperor– C.I.A. (Criminals In Action)
Engineer – Ben Arrindell
Engineer [Additional] – Yoram Vazan
Mixed By – Carlos Bess
Producer – Keith Horne
Recorded By [Additional] – Tim Tan (4)
Scratches – D.J. Spinbad*
Written-By – Z. De La Rocha*
5:20
2-11 Problemz– Society
Engineer – Blaize Dupuy*
Producer, Engineer – G.M.*
Sampler – Daniel Wyatt
Vocals [Chorus] – Nicole Willis
Written-By – S. Pile
5:16
2-12 Indelible Mc's– Weight
Co-producer, Scratches – D.J. Mr. Len*
Engineer – Pete Vassos*
Featuring – Juggaknots*
Mixed By – Joe Quinde
Producer – EL-P The Professional*
Written-By – P.A.C. Smith*
6:13
2-13 Various– After The Show
Featuring – Words*
Mixed By – Orlando (8)
Producer – Ge-ology
Written-By – V. Johnson*
8:08

Companies, etc.

  • Licensed From – Island Records Inc.
  • Manufactured By – Rawkus Entertainment
  • Distributed By – Rawkus Entertainment
  • Produced For – Locksmith Music
  • Produced For – Janitorial Duties
  • Produced For – Kendu Productions Inc.
  • Produced For – Rebirth Entertainment
  • Produced For – Fruition Music
  • Produced For – Infidibulator, Inc.
  • Produced For – B.U.D.A. Productions Inc.
  • Produced For – K.K. Entertainment Group
  • Copyright © – Open Mic Records Inc.
  • Recorded At – Temple Of Soul NYC
  • Recorded At – Firehouse Studio, NYC
  • Recorded At – The Chop Shop, NJ
  • Recorded At – Animation Sound
  • Recorded At – Ozone Studios
  • Recorded At – Soundtrack Studios
  • Recorded At – Poke's Crib
  • Recorded At – Animal Tracks Studios
  • Recorded At – D's House (3)
  • Recorded At – Platinum Island Studios
  • Recorded At – Unique Recording
  • Recorded At – Mark Dann Recording, New York, NY
  • Recorded At – Rawkus Studios
  • Recorded At – Westlake Audio
  • Recorded At – Circus Studios
  • Mixed At – Temple Of Soul NYC
  • Mixed At – Touch Of Soul Recording Studio
  • Mixed At – Shaolin Temple Of Soul
  • Mixed At – The Chop Shop, NJ
  • Mixed At – Animation Sound
  • Mixed At – Ozone Studios
  • Mixed At – Unique Recording
  • Mixed At – Firehouse Studio, NYC
  • Mixed At – Platinum Island Studios
  • Mixed At – Time Warp Studios
  • Mixed At – Wanna Battle Studios
  • Mixed At – Mindswerve
  • Mixed At – Soundtrack Studios
  • Mastered At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
  • Mastered At – Temple Of Soul NYC
  • Glass Mastered At – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – Y3915
  • Glass Mastered At – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – Y4148
  • Glass Mastered At – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – Y4370
  • Pressed By – WEA Mfg. Olyphant

Credits

  • Design [Additional], Art Direction [Additional] – Nobody*
  • Executive-Producer – Perry Landesberg
  • Hosted By – Sir Menelik (tracks: 2-2 to 2-12)
  • Illustration, Design, Art Direction – The Ecko Unlimited Co.
  • Mastered By – Daniel Wyatt (tracks: 1-6, 1-9, 2-5, 2-12, 2-13)
  • Photography By – Sandra Mihalenko
  • Photography By [Video-still] – Jake Septimus Esq.*

Notes

Issued in a dual gatefold Digipak with an outer slip case.

(note: only the outer slip case has the title printed on it, so if you find this without the slip case, then it can be difficult to identify, as there is nothing printed on the front, back, or spines of the dual Digipak).

includes a 14-page booklet, and a small insert.

1998 Open Mic Records Inc.©
Printed in the U.S.A.

Track 1-1 recorded and mixed at Temple of Soul, NYC.
Track 1-2 produced by 88-Keys for Locksmith Music-Janitorial Duties (ASCAP). All De La Soul interludes recorded at Firehouse Studios, NYC, engineered by Yoram Vazan. Music mixed at Touch of Soul, Brooklyn, NY by Orlando. Additional mixing done at Shaolin Temple of Soul, NYC by Charles Stella and Daniel Wyatt. De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records.
Track 1-3 recorded and mixed at The Chop Shop, NJ. Freddy Singers(ASCAP)/Muslim Lesson#1 Music(ASCAP)/Dorsey D Music ASCAP/Irving Music, Inc./Perverted Alchemist Music, Inc.(BMI). Contains a sample of "One Day" written by Jeru The Damaja and D.J. Premier.
Track 1-4 produced for Kendu Productions Inc. Recorded and mixed at Animation Sound, NYC. 125Music(BMI)/Kendu Music(BMI).
Track 1-5 produced for Rebirth Entertainment. Recorded and mixed at Ozone Studios, NYC. S. Jones(ASCAP)/Ghetto Orchestra Music(SESAC).
Track 1-6 produced for Fruition Music. Recorded at Soundtrack, NYC - Engineered by Steve Souder, additional recording done at Firehouse Studios, NYC - Engineered by Ernesto Santana. Mixed at Unique Studios, NYC. Medina Sound Music(BMI)/Jazz Merchant Music - istered by Zomba Publishing(ASCAP)/Alkaholics(BMI)/Jperiod Music(ASCAP). Q-Tip appears courtesy of Jive Records. Tash appears courtesy of Loud Records. Body Rock Illustration by Ge-ology A.K.A. G. Young.
Track 1-7 produced for Locksmith Music-Janitorial Duties(ASCAP). Recorded at Firehouse Studios, NYC. Mixed at Touch of Soul, Brooklyn, NY.
Track 1-8 produced for Infidibulator Productions. Recorded at Poke's Crib, Staten Island, NY. Mixed at Ozone Studios NYC. Selma Carver Kim Khadijah(BMI)/Rashaan Truell(BMI)/Infidibulator(BMI).
Track 1-9 recorded at Animal Tracks Studios, Brooklyn, NY. Mixed at Touch of Soul, Brooklyn, NY. Sampled material under license from Island Records, Inc. Block McCloud(ASCAP)/Zooty Zoo Publishing(ASCAP). Word A' Mouth appears courtesy of New Universe Recordings Inc.
Track 1-10 recorded at D's House - Brooklyn, NY, engineered by D. Trotman. Mixed at Firehouse Studios, NYC by Yoram Vazan. D. Trotman(BMI).
Track 1-11 produced for Fruition Music. Recorded and mixed at Platinum Island Studios, NYC. AHMP926(ASCAP)/Organimz Music Inc.-Polygram Music(BMI)/Jperiod Music(ASCAP). O.C. appears courtesy of Payday Records. Ras Kass appears courtesy of Priority Records.
Track 1-12 produced for Fruition Music. Recorded and mixed at Unique Studios, NYC. MZoot(ASCAP)/Jperiod Music(ASCAP).
Track 1-14 produced for Fruition Music. Recorded and mixed at Firehouse Studios, NYC. Black's Thought(BMI)/Senseless Music(BMI)/Omnifarious(BMI)/Jperiod Music(ASCAP). Black Thought appears courtesy of DGC Records. Common appears courtesy of Relativity Records. Pharoahe Monch appears courtesy of Priority Records.

Track 2-1 co-produced for Rebirth Entertainment. Recorded and mixed at Ozone Studios, NYC. Saulohm Music(SESAC)/Ghetto Orchestra Music(SESAC).
Track 2-2 all Kool Keith interludes recorded at Mark Dann Recording Studios, NYC. Music mixed at Time Warp, NYC. Additional mixing done at Temple of Soul, NYC. All interlude music performed by Survival Soundz for rootzBOP! music(ASCAP). Money Makin Music(ASCAP)/Star of the Empire(ASCAP).
Track 2-3 recorded at Rawkus Studios NYC, mixed at Firehouse Studios NYC. 125Music(BMI)/A. Obikor(BMI)/L. Lesmond(BMI)/Johnny Handsome(BMI).
Track 2-4 recorded at Rawkus Studios NYC, mixed at Wanna Battle Studios, Cincinatti, OH. Additional mixing done at Mindswerve N YC. Penskills Music(BMI)/T. Cottrell for Hi-Tek Productions(BMI).
Track 2-5 produced for B.U.D.A Productions Inc. Recorded at Firehouse Studios, NYC. Mixed at Soundtrack, NYC. Samadia Publishing(ASCAP)/Rah Digga Music(ASCAP)/Im'A Play Jason Music(ASCAP). Bahamadia appears courtesy of Mottion 360 Entertainment. Rah Digga appears courtesy of Flipmode/Elektra Entertainment Group.
Track 2-6 produced for Kenu Productions Inc. Recorded and mixed at Animation Sound, NYC.
Track 2-7 recorded at Firehouse Studios, NYC. Mixed at Touch of Soul, Brooklyn NY. Zooty Zoo Publishing(ASCAP).
Track 2-8 recorded at Soundtrack, NYC. Mixed at Platinum Island Studios, NYC. Sludgeline-Sloppits(ASCAP)/Malad Mixture(BMI)/Teamsters(BMI). D.V. alias Khrist appears courtesy of Def Jam Records. Lord Have Mercy appears courtesy of Flipmode/Elektra Entertainment Group.
Track 2-9 produced for Less Than 6 Songs. Recorded and mixed at The Red October Chemical Storage Facility, Los Angeles CA. DJ Nu-Mark Music(BMI)/Inshallah Music(ASCAP)/Macari and Me(ASCAP)/Manphibian Music(ASCAP)/Najla Music(ASCAP)/Upper Cut Music(ASCAP). Jurassic 5 appears courtesy of Rumble/Pickininny Records.
Track 2-10 recorded at Soundtrack, NYC. Additional recording at Westlake Audio, Los Angeles. Mixed at Time Warp NYC. Additional engineering at Firehouse Studios, NYC. Word War(BMI)/Zomba Enterprises Inc.-BDP Music(ASCAP)/OBI/WAN Music(BMI)/Peace Be Still Music, Songs of Polygram International Inc.(BMI)/FAF(BMI). Contains excerpts from "La Murga Pana Mena" written by Perez and Colon, as performed by Cal Tjader, sample used courtesy of Fantasy Records Inc. Zack De La Rocha appears courtesy of Epic Records. KRS-ONE appears courtesy of Jive Records. The Last Emperor appears courtesy of Aftermath/Interscope Records.
Track 2-11 produced for the K.K. Entertainment Group. Recorded at Circus Studios, Brooklyn NY. Mixed at Firehouse Studios, NYC. Chylia Diamond Publishing(ASCAP)/Peer Music(BMI). Contains an interpolation of "Our Ages Our Hearts". Sample reproduced at Temple of Soul, NYC.
Track 2-12 recorded and mixed at Ozone Studios, NYC. Definitive Jux/INGL-SPCR/Mr. Len Music(SESAC). Indelible Mc's appear courtesy of Official Recordings.
Track 2-13 mixed at Touch of Soul, Brooklyn NY.

All songs mastered at Sony Studios NYC except for Disc 1 tracks 6,9 and Disc 2 tracks 5, 12 and 13 which were mastered by Charles Stella and Daniel Wyatt at Temple of Soul, NYC.

All hosting interludes and skits were mastered, mixed and edited by Charles Stella and Daniel Wyatt at Temple of Soul, NYC.
Samples cleared by: Clearance 13'-8", DMG and Sample Clearance Limited.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 6 01617 11292 8
  • Barcode (Scanned): 601617112928
  • Other (All variants): [Wea Mfg. Olyphant logo]
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 to 6): IFPI L903
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, variant 1): Y4370 25RWK1129-2.1 RE-1 02 M1S3
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 1, variant 1): IFPI 2U37
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, variant 1): not entered
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, variant 2): Y3915 25 RWK 1129-2.1 RE-1 01 M1S2
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 1, variant 2): IFPI 2U1W
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, variant 2): Y4148 25 RWK 1129-2.2 RE-2 04 M1S2
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 2, variant 2): IFPI 2U3Z
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, variant 3): Y3915 25 RWK 1129-2.1 RE-1 01 M2 S2
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, variant 3): Y4148 25 RWK 1129-2.2 RE-2 04 M3 S2
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, variant 4): Y3915 25 RWK 1129-2.1 RE-1 01 ☓M2 S1
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 1, variant 4): none
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, variant 4): Y4148 25 RWK 1129-2.2 RE-2 04 ☓M3 S1
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 2, variant 4): none
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, variant 5): Y3915 25 RWK 1129-2.1 RE-1 01 M1S2
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 1, variant 5): IFPI 2U4F
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, variant 5): Y4148 25 RWK 1129-2.2 RE-2 04 M1S1
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 2, variant 5): IFPI 2U4F
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, variant 6): Y4370 25 RWK 1129-2.1 RE-1 02 M1S4
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 1, variant 6): IFPI 2U3Z
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, variant 6): Y4148 25 RWK 1129-2.2 RE-2 04 M1S7
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 2, variant 6): IFPI 2U4F
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, variant 7): [wea mfg Olyphant logo] Y3915 25 RWK 1129-2.1 RE-1 01 *M2 S7
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, variant 7): [wea mfg Olyphant logo] Y4148 25 RWK 1129-2.2 RE-2 04 *M3 S4
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 7): ifpi L903
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 7): none

Other Versions (5 of 9)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Recently Edited
Lyricist Lounge (Volume One) (4×LP, Compilation) Rawkus RWK 1129-1 US 1998
New Submission
Lyricist Lounge Volume One (2×CD, Compilation) Rawkus 088 112 903-2 US 1998
Recently Edited
Lyricist Lounge Volume One (2×Cassette, Compilation) Open Mic Recordings RWK 1129-4 US 1998
New Submission
Lyricist Lounge Volume One (2×CD, Compilation) Rawkus 0881129032 Canada 1998
Lyricist Lounge (Volume One) (2×CD, Compilation) Rawkus 112 903-2 Europe 1998

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Reviews

  • DJCVR's avatar
    DJCVR
    Edited 6 years ago
    I only heard The Kool Keith side, and I can say this record had as many characters as those that Keith created in his own right by himself. Ill rhymes from the whole lot. "Lyriscist Lounge" includes some rare gems from Talib Kweli, Company Flow , Native Tongues , the Outsidaz and a collab from KRS with Rage's De La Rocha to boot! This record is a great accompaniment while walking down the block or sitting down trying to gain piece of mind. Lyrical soundbombing at it's finest, and yes, I am aware this tape isn't even apart of that particular series.
    • neakobus's avatar
      neakobus
      Edited 5 years ago
      Don't listen to the negative review, or else you will end up missing out on some quality 90's Hip-Hop. I don't even own a physical copy, yet I still feel compelled to stand up for what is a truly solid and original "concept" compilation. The production and lyrics might not necessarily be the greatest of the era, but there are several highlight tracks throughout that are strong enough to carry the whole project. Strung together in the style of a live Hip-Hop variety show with emcee hosts transitioning between tracks, the concept is unique at the very least. Listen for yourself to decide, but to me the other two reviews don't do it justice!
      • diseone's avatar
        diseone
        Edited 12 years ago
        I dug this CD out after storing it away for quite a few years, and I've come to the conclusion that I must have been blinkered by the Rawkus name, as both the CD's aren't that great, the first CD has only one really good track "Cipher Complete - Bring Hip Hop Back" then the rest of the tracks on the CD are either OK or Rubbish. Meanwhile the second CD has two decent tracks "Jurassic 5 - Jayou & Talib Kweli - The Manifesto" while on the rest of the tracks on this CD are all awful, with tacks 1,2 & 5 being notably terrible.
        Apart from those tracks mentioned above, I would of happily used these CD's as Frisbee's

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