Afro Samurai: The Album cover

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

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