By his early 20s, Kurious was already an in-demand voice on the mic. His 1994 major label debut album, A Constipated Monkey, is a classic of its style, marked by heavy beats and nimble rhymes that are razor-sharp yet frequently hilarious. Despite being hailed as one of hip-hop’s most compelling lyricists, he didn’t release another solo LP for the rest of that decade, but he continued to be sought after. Rap fans the world over know him for his verse on ?, one of the standout songs from his longtime friend and collaborator MF DOOM’s heralded Operation: Doomsday.
As he prepares for the release of his new album, Majician—the nickname his peers blessed him with a generation ago—Kurious is well on his way to establishing the legacy he’s long deserved. The LP, which was executive produced by MF DOOM before his passing, is a mesmerizing blend of technical wizardry and personal introspection. Take Eye of Horus, where the pulsing drums convey an urgency that borders on panic; Kurious weaves a complex tapestry of history and insight, but does so while ducking through and under each pocket in the beat.
Tracklist:
1. Unknown Species
2. Untainted
3. Tis The Season
4. Eye of Horus
5. 1984
6. Teach & Forgive
7. Separation Anxiety
8. Cow's Eye
9. Bacalao Opera
10. Majical Journey
11. Barry Gibb
12. Par For The Course feat. Mr. Fantastik
13. Open feat. Homeboy Sandman
14. Majic Interlude
15. Come Back
Please note that Majician (Red and Yellow Vinyl 2LP) is currently not in store but is an imported title from an overseas supplier.
Most of the time it takes around 2-3 weeks for the item to arrive here and be sent out but it can take longer if there are any delays.