Cosmic Angel: The Illuminati Prince/ss
Mykki Blanco · 2012
44 min · 15 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental beats, provocative lyrics, and genre-defying flows that challenge traditional hip-hop norms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Haze.Boogie.Life — This track epitomizes the album's carefree spirit with its infectious beat and fluid delivery, showcasing Blanco's charismatic performance style.
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Riot — With its politically charged lyrics and anthemic production, 'Riot' serves as a rallying cry for marginalized voices, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of resistance.
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Virginia Beach — 'Virginia Beach' blends introspective lyricism with lush soundscapes, highlighting Blanco’s ability to juxtapose vulnerability with bravado throughout the project.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant energy for late nights
- bold experimentation for adventurous listeners
- short tracks for quick engagement
- cathartic anthems for self-expression
- dynamic shifts keep attention engaged
Maybe skip if you
- prefer predictable song structures
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Cosmic Angel: The Illuminati Prince/ss marked Mykki Blanco's debut project, establishing them as a significant voice in alternative hip-hop. At this point, Blanco was gaining recognition for their boundary-pushing artistry and unique persona within the underground scene, paving the way for future works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shamir· Smino· Azealia Banks
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Riot
The verses shift from personal narrative to a broader call for social change, directly addressing systems of oppression.
This transition amplifies the urgency of the message, moving beyond individual experience to collective action against societal injustices.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 … 0:17
- 2 Haze.Boogie.Life 3:07
- 3 Kingpinning (Ice Cold) 3:27
- 4 Fuckin the DJ 3:11
- 5 Riot 5:10
- 6 Wavvy 3:55
- 7 Virginia Beach 3:57
- 8 Yungrhymeassassin 5:51
- 9 Squanto 3:50
- 10 … 0:06
- 11 Betty Rubble 4:52
- 12 MB’s First Freestyle 1:41
- 13 Teenagedream 1:38
- 14 … 0:17
- 15 Mendocino California 3:36
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