• Lyrical King is the debut 1987 album from one of rap’s pioneers and innovators who was said by some to be the first artist recorded 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 and Nas, heavily influential on artists such as LL Cool J and the Def Jam sound and would walk out on stage with Run –D.M.C
• Highlights include ‘Back to Burn’ and ‘This Beat Kicks’ where T La Rock teamed up with visionary producer Kurtis Mantronik
• Reissued with original artwork, printed inner sleeve and pressed on 180g heavyweight classic black vinyl
Side A
1. Lyrical King (from the Boogie Down Bronx)
2. Back To Burn
3. Tudy Fruity Judy
4. Having Fun (Al Pacino - T La Rock, Japanese - Greg Nice)
5. Three Minutes Of Beat Box
6. Bust These Lyrics
Side B
1. This Beat Kicks
2. Big Beat In London
3. It's Time To Chill
4. Live Drummin' With The Country Boy
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