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Blazing Arrow

Blackalicious · 2002

77 min · 18 tracks · alternative hip-hop

A vibrant tapestry of intricate wordplay and eclectic beats that invigorates the spirit of hip-hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Blazing Arrow' was released in 2002, Blackalicious was building on the success of their critically acclaimed debut album, 'Nia'. This sophomore effort showcased their artistic evolution, blending complex lyricism with diverse musical styles, solidifying their place in the alternative hip-hop scene.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Introduction: Bow and Fire 1:06
  • 2 Blazing Arrow 2:39
  • 3 Sky Is Falling 2:26
  • 4 First in Flight 4:32
  • 5 Green Light: Now Begin 3:12
  • 6 4000 Miles 4:35
  • 7 Nowhere Fast 6:41
  • 8 Paragraph President 5:09
  • 9 It's Going Down 3:44
  • 10 Make You Feel That Way 3:26
  • 11 Brain Washers 6:22
  • 12 Chemical Calisthenics 3:21
  • 13 Aural Pleasure 4:47
  • 14 Passion 3:54
  • 15 Purest Love 4:03
  • 16 Release 9:26
  • 17 Day One 4:55
  • 18 Just What Can Happen 2:45

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