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Empathogen

Willow Smith · 2024

32 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · contemporary R&B · hip-hop

A kaleidoscopic blend of genres, where experimental pop meets introspective lyricism with an ethereal touch.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • brief interludes for reflection
  • introspective themes of self-discovery
  • steady progression with emotional shifts
  • kaleidoscopic soundscapes to explore

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • dislike experimental listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2024, Willow Smith had evolved significantly since her debut album in 2015. 'Empathogen' marks her artistic maturation, showcasing a fearless exploration of identity and emotion following her previous critically acclaimed project, 'Lately I Feel Everything'. This release represents a pivotal point in her career as she embraces a more experimental sound.
Stylistic neighbors
SZA· Jhené Aiko· Frank Ocean

Tracklist

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

  • 1 home 3:03
  • 2 ancient girl 1:30
  • 3 symptom of life 3:09
  • 4 the fear is not real 3:38
  • 5 false self 2:52
  • 6 pain for fun 3:26
  • 7 no words 1 & 2 1:24
  • 8 down 1:11
  • 9 run! 3:08
  • 10 between i and she 2:34
  • 11 “i know that face.” 1:50
  • 12 b i g f e e l i n g s 4:25

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