Cryptic-X • June 18, 2021 • Killing Field Records
Style X, Vol. 1 is the debut EP from Bryan "Cryptic-X" Jenkins, CEO and head engineer of Killing Field Records, released June 18, 2021. It's the follow-up to Style X (2002), but updated with everything he picked up over the next two decades, turning that growth into a focused seven-track beat tape. The project plays like a series of late-night scenes, moving from the clean foundation of "Back to Basics" and "Street Lights," into the rougher edges of "Glitch" and "Loitering," then finishing strong with "Psychic Force," "Lake Erie," and "Ode." A number of these instrumentals have since been used in other artists' tracks, proving the tape wasn't just a standalone drop, but a source for future records. Style X, Vol. 1 is also available in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music for an expanded, wider listen. It sets the tone for the Style X trilogy by mapping one street across three timelines. It’s the blueprint for the rest of the series.
