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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 Garcias 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 1997with a bonus cut added in 2000The Cenobites LP features gritty tracks with abstract lyricism, surreal sci-fi imagery, and jazz-infused, unconventional beats. Highlights include Kool Keiths high-pitched, experimental flow (under his Rhythm X alias) and Godfather Dons distinctive productionmarked 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, an exclusive limited-edition cassette tape, and a collectors CDall packed with bonus demos and rare tracks, perfectly capturing the full scope of this iconic album for longtime listeners and collectors.

Tracklist:

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

UPC: 784085104456
Label: Dontown Music
Release Date: 10.31.25
Format: CD