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   Xola Malik (formerly Stephen Spence) (born c. 1971), best known by his stage name Kid Sensation, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Spence made his debut as a guest rapper featured on Sir Mix-A-Lot's album Swass, where he appeared on the track "Rippn'".

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   Mar 9, 2018 · Kid Sensation, who was a protégé amongst many rappers and producers back in the day, most notably Sir Mix-a-Lot on whose debut album Swass he guests on, cut his teeth on a number of bass...

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   Rapper who first came to fame as Sir Mix-A-Lot’s DJ and keyboard player, before scoring a minor success with his own debut album. After graduating in 1988, he became part of the Sir Mix-A-Lot posse behind 1988’s platinum-selling Swass set.

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   Aug 26, 2023 · “Rippn’,” the album’s second single, is one of the best songs on Swass, as he trades verses with fellow crew member Kid Sensation, spitting rhymes at a rapid pace over a pulsing drum and percussion-filled track that must clock in near 120 beats per minute. Highlights also include a synthesizer-replaying of “Alouette” for the song ...

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   Sir Mix-a-Lot. Track 15 on Swass. Featuring. Kid Sensation. Producer. Sir Mix-a-Lot. This is the version from the original NastyMix release of Swass. The Def American re-release features a ...

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   Kid Sensation, who now goes by the stage name Xola Malik, is a rapper from Seattle, WA. he's a Hip Hop pioneer in this city who has sold over 1 million records during his career. Kid Sensation made his first appearance in 1987 on Sir Mix-A-Lot's album "Swass".

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   Is Rippn a good song on Swass?

   • “Rippn’,” the album’s second single, is one of the best songs on Swass, as he trades verses with fellow crew member Kid Sensation, spitting rhymes at a rapid pace over a pulsing drum and percussion-filled track that must clock in near 120 beats per minute.

   Sir Mix-A-Lot’s Debut Album ‘Swass’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

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   What does Swass stand for?

   • When he worked in an arcade during the mid-’80s, there was a pinball machine that said a word that sounded like “Swass!” He decided Swass stood for “Some Wild Ass Silly Shit” after recording the song that would become the album’s title track. Listen to the Album: The title track itself is a prime example of the overall eclecticism of Swass.

   Sir Mix-A-Lot’s Debut Album ‘Swass’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

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   Why was Swass a success?

   • His debut album Swass was a considerable success upon its release 35 years ago, selling a million copies during a period when most platinum acts were from New York or Los Angeles. Swass sounded unique in a hip-hop climate populated by the likes of Public Enemy, N.W.A, Eric B. & Rakim, and Big Daddy Kane, among others.

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   What is the difference between the original Swass and the re-release?

   • This is the version from the original NastyMix release of Swass. The Def American re-release features a different mix of the song, including removal of the samples from Gary Numan’s “Cars”.

   Sir Mix-a-Lot – Rippn’ (Original Version) Lyrics | Genius

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   What makes Swass a good rap song?

   • The title track itself is a prime example of the overall eclecticism of Swass. Musically, it’s reminiscent of mid-’80s Prince, complete with breathy vocal effects and throbbing drums that thump with mechanical precision. Over buzzing yet faint synthesizer, Mix-A-Lot raps in short, clipped phrases while using an exaggerated, suave vocal tone.

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   Who is Swass & what did he do?

   • Swass sounded unique in a hip-hop climate populated by the likes of Public Enemy, N.W.A, Eric B. & Rakim, and Big Daddy Kane, among others. Musically, it was almost a throwback to the mid-’80s. Mix-A-Lot produced Swass himself and created a soundscape that’s heavy on electro funk.

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8. music.apple.com › us › album‎Swass - Album by Sir Mix-A-Lot - Apple Music

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   Seattle's Sir Mix-a-Lot aligned with the locomotive bass of his diagonal coastal counterpart Miami and speed-rapped his way to public consciousness on his debut, SWASS. The album hit a saturated rap market with a force that made rappers from both coasts look in a northwesterly direction.