| | Sir Mix-A-Lot Swass CD Sir Mix-A-Lot Discography of CDs
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The first major MC to come out of the Pacific Northwest (straight outta Tacoma, Washington, to be precise), Sir Mix-a-Lot appeared on the national scene with 1987's SWASS, boasting his own language and a spare, spacey sound, one which owed a heavy debt to the electro-beat-box style of Afrika Bambaataa, but hinted at the P-Funk leanings of later West Coast rap. "Posse on Broadway" (that's Seattle's Broadway, not New York's) lays out Mix-a-Lot's style, as he poetically unfolds a narrative in his gruff, inimitable voice. He ably channels Run-D.M.C., pairing with fellow locals Metal Church on his re-imagination of "Iron Man." While he hints at the novelty that invaded his later work on sped-up opening track "Buttermilk Biscuits," most of the record is a darker affair, a reminder that, at heart, Sir Mix-a-Lot was a serious, innovative (if often goofy) rapper.
1988 Reissue. Replaces #65663 Cbs
Includes liner notes by Sir Mix-A-Lot.
Personnel includes: Sir Mix-A-Lot; Kid Sensation (vocals); Metal Church, Kid Sensation.
Sir Mix-A-Lot Swass Songs Swass Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   The best of sir-mix-a-lot
This is a great CD. There is no beating rippin and square dance rap. True old school.
Submitted by blackwjl (Gaffney-Columbia, SC USA)
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 This is true old school
This cd is a 80's classic. "My possie's on broadway" really thumped your speakers. "Buttermilk Biscuits" and "Brimalo" are some funny tracks. As a 8 year old this was my favorite record. At 26 I plan to upgrade to cd.
Submitted by Patrick (Bossier City, LA)
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SEATTLE STYLE
Man I remeber chillin SEATTLE and this cd was playing I said this sounds like some east coast stuff.I think this is one of the best cd's that's he's really came out with. This cd is ment for the b-boys in Seattle.
Submitted by starski22 (Miami FL)
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