Handshakes and Middle Fingers
Classified · 2011
57 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant blend of introspective lyrics and catchy hooks, reflecting personal struggles and triumphs in a contemporary hip-hop landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo for focus
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- personal struggles resonate deeply
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek purely instrumental sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Handshakes and Middle Fingers' was released in 2011, Classified was already an established name in Canadian hip-hop, with several albums under his belt, including his breakout record 'Self Explanatory' in 2009. This album marked a significant moment as it showcased his evolution into a more introspective artist, balancing commercial appeal with deeper themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro! Ups and Downs 3:08
- 2 That Ain’t Classy 4:00
- 3 High Maintenance 3:48
- 4 Unusual 4:13
- 5 Danger Bay 3:37
- 6 Stay Cool 3:59
- 7 Passion 3:57
- 8 Maybe It’s Just Me 3:46
- 9 Young Soul 3:43
- 10 Run With Me 4:01
- 11 The Day Doesn’t Die 4:02
- 12 They Don’t Know 3:26
- 13 Step It Up 3:46
- 14 Desensitized 4:15
- 15 The Hangover 3:38
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