Top tracks — play these first
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Stabbed by Kittens — This track stands out due to its lengthy format, offering a sprawling narrative that showcases Doseone's complex lyricism and storytelling prowess.
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Go Beastish (vs. LEV in Boston Ma) — The interplay between Doseone and LEV highlights a playful yet serious examination of identity within modern culture, making it a key piece on the album.
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Def to Death — This track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of mortality and existence while employing sharp wordplay and rhythmic experimentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whirlwind pacing with abrupt shifts
- introspective moments amidst chaos
- short bursts of frenetic energy
- playful experimentation with structure
- late-night introspection and reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, consistent rhythms
- seek long, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Doseone released Be Evil in 2009, he was already an established figure in underground hip-hop, having gained recognition with his previous work in the Anticon collective. This album followed his critically acclaimed release, Circle, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist and a unique voice within experimental hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· Busdriver· El-P
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unpredictable Still 0:57
- 2 Def to Death 2:27
- 3 Go Beastish (vs. LEV in Boston Ma) 3:18
- 4 Stabbed by Kittens (vs. Zano, Glypmse and Reed Richards) 14:41
- 5 Do Your Hair 1:36
- 6 Oh That's Wow (vs. Bisque and Broke MC) 7:56
- 7 Pocket Pussy + Fake Chain 1:44
- 8 Prisonphonefree 1:51
- 9 End of Class 1:30
- 10 96 97 98 2:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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