Vinyl Reissue: T La Rock – Lyrical King (1987)

Lyrical King is the debut 1987 album from T La Rock, one of rap’s pioneers and innovators who was said by some to be the first artist signed by Def Jam Records. T La Rock recorded this album for Sleeping Bag Records as the labels first rap act and show cased him at the height of his career. An old school legend, MC and dancer who was sampled by Public Enemy & Nas, heavily influential on artists such as LL Cool J and the Def Jam sound. Highlights from Lyrical King include Back to Burn & This Beat Kicks where T La Rock teamed up with visionary producer Kurtis Mantronik.

Thanks to Demon Records T La Rock‘s Lyrical King is now reissued with original artwork, printed inner sleeve and pressed on 180g heavyweight classic black vinyl.

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