Black August
Killah Priest · 2003
26 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop
A profound blend of introspective lyricism and gritty beats, reflecting urban struggles and personal resilience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective lyricism for reflection
- short bursts of impactful storytelling
- gritty beats energizing urban struggles
- early peaks driving engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek light-hearted party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon releasing 'Black August' in 2003, Killah Priest was establishing his solo identity following his work with the Wu-Tang Clan and as a member of the group Sunz of Man. This album marked a pivotal moment for him as it showcased his lyrical prowess outside of collaborative projects, building on the foundation laid by his previous albums like 'Heavy Mental'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ras Kass· Canibus· Immortal Technique
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro
- 2 Black August
- 3 Excalibur 3:49
- 4 When I'm Writing 3:44
- 5 Time 4:00
- 6 Robbery 4:08
- 7 Come With Me 2:45
- 8 Musifiction
- 9 Big World
- 10 The Rain
- 11 Deja Vu 3:25
- 12 Rush
- 13 Goodbye 4:34
- 14 Do You Want It
- 15 Breathe (remix)
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