"Derelicts of Dialect" is the second and final studio album by New York hip hop trio 3rd Bass. It was originally released in 1991. Recording sessions took place at Chung King Studios, Greene St. Recording and Calliope Studios in New York City. The production was handled mostly by 3rd Bass themselves, along with Prince Paul, Sam Sever, John Gamble, Dante Ross and Geeby Dajani and KMD. It features guest appearances from Chubb Rock, KMD, Nice & Smooth. The album is noted for it's variety of styles (both musically and lyrically), and demonstrates influences ranging from de la Soul to A Tribe Called Quest. Several amusing anecdotes and skits on the album are influenced by 3 Feet High and Rising.
