Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?
McKinley Dixon · 2023
28 min · 10 tracks
A vibrant mosaic of jazz, hip-hop, and spoken word that dynamically reflects on identity and community.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sun, I Rise — This track encapsulates the album's triumphant spirit, offering uplifting lyrics that celebrate resilience and personal growth against a backdrop of rich sonic textures.
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Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? — The title track serves as a powerful culmination of the album's themes, blending introspective lyrics with an infectious rhythm that invites listeners to reflect on their own journeys.
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Run, Run, Run — This track showcases Dixon's sharp lyrical delivery alongside a compelling narrative structure, illustrating the urgency and complexity of navigating life's challenges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative genre fusion and storytelling create a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The interlude 'The Story So Far (interlude)' serves as a reflective pause before the final track, enhancing the thematic continuity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Dedicated to Tar Feather
A poignant moment where the narrative shifts from collective memory to a personal recollection, emphasizing connection through shared experiences.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hanif Reads Toni 2:23
- 2 Sun, I Rise 3:21
- 3 Mezzanine Tippin’ 2:47
- 4 Run, Run, Run 3:02
- 5 Live! From the Kitchen Table 3:23
- 6 Tyler, Forever 3:02
- 7 Dedicated to Tar Feather 2:36
- 8 The Story So Far (interlude) 1:06
- 9 The Story So Far 2:50
- 10 Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? 4:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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