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Released 10 years ago

A Seat at the Table

Solange Knowles · 2016

51 min · 21 tracks · hip-hop · R&B · soul

A lush auditory tapestry blending soul, R&B, and pop, woven with intimate reflections on identity and empowerment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate reflections on identity
  • wave-like pacing with interludes
  • cathartic moments of empowerment
  • thoughtful listening during solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'A Seat at the Table' was released in September 2016, Solange Knowles had already established herself as a distinctive voice in music, following her critically acclaimed album 'True' from 2012. This record marked a significant evolution in her artistry, showcasing a deeper exploration of personal and political themes, all while solidifying her place separate from her sister Beyoncé's immense shadow.
Stylistic neighbors
Janelle Monáe· Erykah Badu· SZA

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rise 1:42
  • 2 Weary 3:14
  • 3 Interlude: The Glory Is in You 0:18
  • 4 Cranes in the Sky 4:11
  • 5 Interlude: Dad Was Mad 0:46
  • 6 Mad 3:55
  • 7 Don’t You Wait 4:06
  • 8 Interlude: Tina Taught Me 1:15
  • 9 Don’t Touch My Hair 4:18
  • 10 Interlude: This Moment 0:49
  • 11 Where Do We Go 4:24
  • 12 Interlude: For Us by Us 0:53
  • 13 F.U.B.U. 5:14
  • 14 Borderline (An Ode to Self Care) 3:03
  • 15 Interlude: I Got So Much Magic, You Can Have It 0:27
  • 16 Junie 3:06
  • 17 Interlude: No Limits 0:40
  • 18 Don’t Wish Me Well 4:16
  • 19 Interlude: Pedestals 0:58
  • 20 Scales 3:39
  • 21 Closing: The Chosen Ones 0:42

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