A longtime Bay Area emcee known mostly for his affiliation with Motion Man, Lyrical C (aka LC) has been putting in work for many years, though he continues to lurk in the shadows unknown to all but the most serious subterranean hip-hop devotees. Unlike many of his local contemporaries, LC was never part of the Hyphy movement, he's not overly abstract, nor is he connected with an established rap clique. But what he lacks in connections he makes up in microphone presence, serving up quality rhyme schemes that are simultaneously rugged, clever, and just plain dope. Released with limited promotion in 2007, Corporate Ameri3ka is straight-up, gimmick-free lyricism, set to solid if somewhat unspectacular production. Be sure to check for "Bionic," "It's On Me," and the ultra-catchy "16 Bars." Also features guest spots from Motion Man, O.C., Marc Live, and First Born, among others.