a rap textbook of textbook raps coloring outside the lines. theory and praxis as theory as praxis. the erudite and the cool. the gradient of styles bearing colloquial wisdom.

[download includes full 104 page e-book]

All songs written, composed, produced and performed by Rhys Langston except:

"The Governor's Water Glasses"- Produced by alexanderrrowland

"Eyes Dyed In Saturated Retinas"- Featuring additional writing and vocals by Chester Watson

"Big Rhys"- Featuring scratches by IYASA, additional vocals by Aissa

"Thrust of the Memos (My Domestic Terrorism)"- Featuring additional writing and vocals by Moziah, additional vocals by Aissa

"Incredibly Black and Extremely Eccentric (in Oregon)"- Produced by kató

"I Could Rap Forever"- Produced by alexanderrrowland, featuring keys by The Roswell Universe, additional writing and vocals by Serengeti, additional vocals by Aissa

"Ignatius Speech"- Produced by LXMONGRAB

Recorded by Derek Sturman at the Swaglife Universe (Monterrey Park, CA), November-December 2017, and by Ch. Davis at the Black Market Poetry Bureau of Internal Affairs (Los Angeles, CA), January 2018-May 2019

Mixed by Rhys Langston
Mastered by Dave Cooley

Cover Painting and Design by Rhys Langston

© Black Market Poetry / Rhys Langston Podell