''Rebel Yellow'' is a studio album by

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, a founding member of

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collective

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. Originally released on

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in 2008, it was re-released on

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in 2009. ''Vita.mn'' placed the album at 8th on its list of the Best Local Albums of the 2000s.

Music

''Rebel Yellow'' is entirely produced by Cecil Otter, with contributions from Kareel. The album included one feature total from fellow

member P.O.S.

Reception

''Amoeba Music'' called the album "like hearing hip-hop channeled through a darker version of

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, with the music and lyrics evoking mythical images of the Old West."

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes. *

– vocals, production * Kareel – production (on 2, 3 and 7) * James Lynch – electric bass (on 4) * Sean McPherson – electric bass (on 8) * Nate Collins – vocals (on 9), guitar (on 9) * P.O.S – vocals (on 11) * Dave Brockschmidt – guitar (on 13) * Corey Stein – executive production *

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– engineering * Taylor Dees – painting * Abe Coleman – lettering * MK Larada – layout, photography

References

External links

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''Rebel Yellow''
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