1st Infantry
The Alchemist · 2004
65 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop
A gritty blend of atmospheric beats and sharp lyricism, embodying the raw essence of early 2000s hip-hop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- gritty atmosphere for reflection
- dynamic flow through storytelling
- engaging tracks for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, '1st Infantry' is The Alchemist's debut studio album following a series of successful collaborations and production credits. At this point in his career, The Alchemist had already built a reputation as a prominent producer in the underground hip-hop scene, having worked with artists like Mobb Deep and Dilated Peoples.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madlib· Nujabes· Flying Lotus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:56
- 2 Dead Bodies 4:20
- 3 Your Boy Al (interlude) 0:47
- 4 The Essence 4:43
- 5 Hold You Down 3:58
- 6 Industry Rule 4080 (interlude) 1:57
- 7 Stop the Show 2:45
- 8 D-Block to QB 4:03
- 9 Bangers 3:44
- 10 Where Can We Go 4:31
- 11 It's a Craze 4:03
- 12 For the Record 3:47
- 13 Boost the Crime Rate 5:25
- 14 Strength of Pain 4:02
- 15 A Soul Assassins Tale (interlude) 1:35
- 16 Bang Out 3:30
- 17 Tick Tock 3:58
- 18 Pimp Squad 3:05
- 19 Different Worlds 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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