Blunted on Reality
Fugees · 1994
75 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop · rapping · reggae
A vibrant fusion of reggae, hip-hop, and soul that captures the essence of urban life in the '90s.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on February 1, 1994, 'Blunted on Reality' was the Fugees' debut album, establishing their presence in the music scene. At this time, the group was still relatively unknown, but they were beginning to gain traction with their innovative blend of genres and socially conscious lyrics. This album laid the groundwork for their later commercial success with 'The Score'.
- If you like
- hip-hop, rapping, reggae
Blunted on Reality is an album by Fugees, released in 1994. A vibrant fusion of reggae, hip-hop, and soul that captures the essence of urban life in the '90s. 'Blunted on Reality' is significant as it marked the emergence of the Fugees as a unique voice in hip-hop, blending musical styles that would influence future artists. The album's singles received notable airplay, especially 'Nappy Heads', which helped establish the group's reputation before their breakthrough with subsequent projects. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Blunted on Reality sound like?
A vibrant fusion of reggae, hip-hop, and soul that captures the essence of urban life in the '90s. Rooted in hip-hop and rapping.
What makes Blunted on Reality by Fugees notable?
'Blunted on Reality' is significant as it marked the emergence of the Fugees as a unique voice in hip-hop, blending musical styles that would influence future artists. The album's singles received notable airplay, especially 'Nappy Heads', which helped establish the group's reputation before their breakthrough with subsequent projects. Released on February 1, 1994, 'Blunted on Reality' was the Fugees' debut album, establishing their presence in the music scene. At this time, the group was still relatively unknown, but they were beginning to gain traction with their innovative blend of genres and socially conscious lyrics. This album laid the groundwork for their later commercial success with 'The Score'.
Who is Blunted on Reality for?
Blunted on Reality works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Blunted on Reality?
Blunted on Reality has 19 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Refugees on the Mic (remix) 4:35
- 2 Introduction 1:14
- 3 Nappy Heads Standout 4:29
- 4 Blunted (interlude) 6:49
- 5 Recharge 5:10
- 6 Freestyle (interlude) 1:08
- 7 Vocab Standout 5:02
- 8 Special News Bulletin (interlude) 0:21
- 9 Boof Baf 5:09
- 10 Temple 4:03
- 11 How Hard Is It? 3:53
- 12 Harlem Chit Chat (interlude) 0:50
- 13 Some Seek Stardom 3:42
- 14 Giggles 4:21
- 15 Da Kid From Haiti (interlude) 1:00
- 16 Refugees on the Mic 4:58
- 17 Living Like There Ain’t No Tomorrow Standout 4:00
- 18 Shout Outs From the Block 9:18
- 19 Nappy Heads (remix) 5:22
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