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Released 20 years ago

Broken Wax

Black Milk · 2006

20 min · 8 tracks · hip-hop · rapping

A raw and gritty exploration of personal and societal struggles through sharp beats and incisive lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short energetic bursts
  • raw gritty exploration
  • sharp beats for focus
  • personal and societal reflections

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer albums
  • seek mellow backgrounds

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2006, Black Milk released 'Broken Wax' as his debut studio album after gaining recognition for his production work with artists like J Dilla. This album marked a significant step in his career, showcasing his dual talent as both a rapper and producer. It set the stage for his subsequent evolution in the hip-hop scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Flying Lotus· Madlib· Kendrick Lamar

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Broken Wax 1:10
  • 2 Pressure 2:48
  • 3 Keep It Live 3:13
  • 4 U's a Freak Bitch 3:01
  • 5 Tell Em 3:00
  • 6 Danger 2:37
  • 7 S.O.T.C. 3:53
  • 8 Outro 1:16

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