Rasco’s Time Waits for No Man stands as a cornerstone of West Coast underground hip- hop, blending unflinching lyricism with top-tier production and a reverence for the culture. Originally released in 1998, the album marked the first full-length hip-hop project from the iconic Stones Throw Records, cementing their legacy as a launching pad for independent artists.

The album showcases Rasco’s no-nonsense approach, focusing heavily on his prowess as an emcee and his commitment to preserving hip- hop’s authenticity. With a commanding voice and sharp, no-frills lyricism, Rasco delivers on every track, ensuring his presence is felt throughout. 

Guest appearances from underground heavyweights like Dilated Peoples, Defari, Encore, and Planet Asia, along with contributions from turntablists Vin Roc, DJ Revolution, DJ Babu, and D-Styles. Meanwhile, an all-star production roster featuring Peanut Butter Wolf, Paul Nice, Kut Masta Kurt, and Fanatik provides a sonic foundation that perfectly complements Rasco’s rugged delivery. 

This Collector’s Edition 2XLP features the original artwork, enhanced with subtle rebranding elements by Mr. Krum to commemorate the reissue. Pressed on classic black vinyl, the release is sonically elevated through a fresh remaster by D-Sane of Digital Age Sound, giving this underground classic the long-overdue vinyl treatment it deserves. 

Tracklist:

Side A:

A1. Intro

A2. Time Waits for No Man (feat. Encore)

A3. Suckas Don’t Respect It

A4. Bits & Pieces

Side B:

B1. Interlude

B2. Me&MyCrew

B3. What It’s All About 

B4. View To A Kill

Side C:

C1. Unassisted DJ Battle (feat. Vin Roc)

C2. Unassisted

C3. What Y’all Wanna Do

C4. Hip Hop Essentials

Side D: 

D1. Interlude

D2. Hey Love

D3. Take It Back Home (feat. Planet Asia) D4. Heat Seaking

D5. Outro (Shout Outs)