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Chino Xl – Prelude To The Mantis (CD)

$ 31.95
$ 31.95
Est. 1974, Curated by Heads
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Chino XL built his reputation as one of hip-hop's most technically precise lyricists through the 1990s and 2000s, earning respect from peers across the genre for his dense, intricate wordplay and unflinching self-expression. "Prelude to the Mantis" sits in his catalog as a bridge release, offering fans a look at the architecture of his craft before a larger project, the kind of document that rewards close listening and repeat plays.

UPC: 233214920264
Label: 1332 Records
Release Date: 7.24.26
Format: CD

Tracklist
1. The Mantis (2:00)
2. Bluebird (3:33)
3. I Know (2:30)
4. Steezy (1:50)
5. Terminally Ill (6:35)
6. Blood Sweat And Tears (1:49)
7. Guillotine (1:19)
8. Loving You (3:33)
9. Shots Through Ya Vehicle (2:31)
10. Chi Chops (2:13)
11. Acapella (0:50)
12. Basquiat (1:15)
13. Triple Seize (3:34)
14. Paradigms (2:05)
15. The Rapture (5:05)
16. Chemistry (1:26)
17. We Just Spit Bars (4:23)
18. Cruel World (1:29)
19. Champion (5:13)
20. On My Grind (1:15)
21. Grand Finale (1:32)
22. Still Sailing (Vodka Gravas Remix) (4:15)