Afro Samurai: The Album
RZA · 2007
62 min · 25 tracks · classical · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A cinematic blend of East Coast hip-hop and orchestral elements, echoing the spirit of samurai culture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cinematic soundscapes for focus
- dynamic pacing with thematic shifts
- instrumental interludes for reflection
- evocative storytelling through music
- engaging narrative arc throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek constant high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, 'Afro Samurai: The Album' marked RZA's foray into scoring for television and film, following his acclaimed work with Wu-Tang Clan. At this point, he was transitioning from producing hip-hop albums to creating soundtracks that melded his musical roots with narrative-driven compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ghostface Killah· MF DOOM· J Dilla
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Afro Theme 0:29
- 2 Afro Intro (instrumental) 0:50
- 3 Certified Samurai 3:00
- 4 Just a Lil Dude "Who Dat Ovah There" 3:28
- 5 Afro's Father Fight (instrumental) 1:23
- 6 Oh 4:05
- 7 The Walk 4:09
- 8 Bazooka Fight (instrumental 1) 0:41
- 9 Who Is tha Man 2:33
- 10 Ninjaman (instrumental) 2:08
- 11 Cameo Afro 2:52
- 12 Tears of a Samurai (instrumental) 1:28
- 13 Take Sword, Part 1 2:47
- 14 The Empty 7 Theme (instrumental) 3:17
- 15 Baby 3:40
- 16 Take Sword, Part 2 4:03
- 17 Bazooka Fight (instrumental 2) 0:45
- 18 Fury in My Eyes / Revenge 3:56
- 19 Afro Samurai Theme (First Movement) (instrumental) 1:42
- 20 Afro Samurai Theme (Second Movement) (instrumental) 1:36
- 21 Insomnia 3:22
- 22 So Fly 2:55
- 23 We All We Got 1:47
- 24 Glorious Day 3:34
- 25 Series Outro (instrumental) 1:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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