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Chilltown, New York

Erick Sermon · 2004

50 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop

A smooth blend of soulful beats and laid-back rhymes, capturing the essence of early 2000s hip-hop culture.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Street Hop — This track exemplifies Sermon's signature flow over a catchy beat, making it a standout anthem for the streets that encapsulates the album's vibe.
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    God Sent — With its introspective lyrics and smooth production, this song showcases Sermon's ability to blend personal storytelling with engaging rhythms.
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    Chillin’ — The laid-back yet infectious groove of this track highlights Sermon's skill at crafting tracks that resonate well with both casual listeners and hardcore fans.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • smooth grooves for relaxed evenings
  • short bursts of playful energy
  • laid-back vibes for social gatherings
  • catchy hooks for casual listening

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
  • want deep lyrical complexity

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Chilltown, New York' in 2004, Erick Sermon was a respected figure in hip-hop following his successful career with EPMD. This album marks his return after a six-year hiatus since his last solo project, showcasing both his lyrical prowess and production skills in a revitalized context.
Stylistic neighbors
Pete Rock· J Dilla· De La Soul

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Home (intro) 3:27
  • 2 Wit Ee’s 3:14
  • 3 Relentless 3:22
  • 4 Jackin’ for Rhymes (skit) 1:25
  • 5 Street Hop 3:48
  • 6 Chillin’ 3:32
  • 7 Like Me 3:04
  • 8 Matrix (skit) 0:56
  • 9 God Sent 3:07
  • 10 I’m Not Him 3:43
  • 11 MC One Bar (skit) 1:36
  • 12 Feel It 3:42
  • 13 Future Thug 3:43
  • 14 Do You Know 3:54
  • 15 Listen 3:34
  • 16 Hip‐hop (skit) 0:24
  • 17 Can U Hear Me Now 3:53

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