Release Date: 31/10/25 - The Cenobites (Gatefold 2LP)
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A cult classic underground hip-hop collaboration between legendary MC Kool Keith and producer Godfather Don, defining the ’90s indie rap sound.
Artist: Kool Keith & Godfather Don
Genre: 90s Hip Hop
Label: Dontown Music
A cult classic in underground hip-hop, The Cenobites brings together the legendary Kool Keith and producer Godfather Don for a raw, jazz-laced collaboration that helped define the indie rap sound of the late '90s. Born in the shadows of 1990s Brooklyn and originally released on Bobbito Garcia’s Fondle 'Em Records, the project evolved into a dark, hypnotic album that pushed the boundaries of underground hip-hop.
Originally released as an EP in 1995 and expanded into a full-length LP in 1997—with a bonus cut added in 2000—The Cenobites LP features gritty tracks with abstract lyricism, surreal sci-fi imagery, and jazz-infused, unconventional beats. Highlights include Kool Keith’s high-pitched, experimental flow (under his Rhythm X alias) and Godfather Don’s distinctive production—marked by heavy horn samples and hard-hitting drums. This release became a touchstone for fans of raw, boundary-pushing hip-hop.
Now, for the first time ever, this definitive edition of The Cenobites arrives as a deluxe gatefold 2xLP all packed with bonus demos and rare tracks, perfectly capturing the full scope of this iconic album for longtime listeners and collectors.
TRACKLISTING
1. Lex Lugor
2. I Was Forgotten
3. Kick A Dope Verse (feat. Bobbito)
4. Mommy
5. You're Late (feat. Percee-P)
6. Rhymes I Sniff A.K.A Carlos Died
7. Keep On (feat. Bobbito)
8. How The Fuck You Get A Deal
9. Kick A Dope Verse (Battered Baby Seal Remix) 10. Slaves
11. MC's Out To Murder The World 12. Return To Zero
13. Hawaii (feat. Bobbito)
14. Break Em Down
15. Hot Crib Promo (feat. Cage) 16. Cold Peein' On Em, Remix 17. Lazy Woman
18. Your Time Is Now
19. Pull The Trigger and Step
20. Hot Crib Promo Pt. 2 (feat. Cage) 21. Stretch and Bob Buggin' Out
About the artist
Keith Matthew Thornton, known professionally as Kool Keith, is an American rapper and record producer born on October 7, 1963, in The Bronx, New York City.
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- Standard Pressing
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