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Haram

The Alchemist · 2021

86 min · 30 tracks · hip-hop

A collage of gritty beats and contemplative lyricism that challenges conventional hip-hop narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with varied intensity
  • short bursts of contemplative beats
  • instrumental explorations for deep focus
  • reflective moments during quiet times
  • engaging waves of lyrical depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, consistent pacing
  • seek long-form cohesive narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2021, The Alchemist released 'Haram' as his follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'The Food Villain' from 2020, marking a significant point in his evolving career. This album continues his exploration of complex themes and collaborations with rising artists, further solidifying his reputation as a master producer and curator within the hip-hop landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Madlib· Nujabes· Flying Lotus

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Sir Benni Miles 2:59
  • 2 Roaches Don’t Fly 1:28
  • 3 Black Sunlight 2:43
  • 4 Indian Summer 2:40
  • 5 Aubergine 3:17
  • 6 God’s Feet 2:17
  • 7 Peppertree 2:00
  • 8 Scaffolds 2:55
  • 9 Falling Out the Sky 3:40
  • 10 Wishing Bad 3:45
  • 11 Chicharrones 3:28
  • 12 Squeegee 2:53
  • 13 Robert Moses 1:35
  • 14 Stonefruit 4:17
  • 15 Moneylenders 3:14

Disc 2

  • 1 Sir Benni Miles (instrumental) 2:59
  • 2 Roaches Don’t Fly (instrumental) 1:28
  • 3 Black Sunlight (instrumental) 2:43
  • 4 Indian Summer (instrumental) 2:40
  • 5 Aubergine (instrumental) 3:17
  • 6 God’s Feet (instrumental) 2:17
  • 7 Peppertree (instrumental) 2:00
  • 8 Scaffolds (instrumental) 2:55
  • 9 Falling Out the Sky (instrumental) 3:40
  • 10 Wishing Bad (instrumental) 3:45
  • 11 Chicharrones (instrumental) 3:28
  • 12 Squeegee (instrumental) 2:53
  • 13 Robert Moses (instrumental) 1:35
  • 14 Stonefruit (instrumental) 4:17
  • 15 Moneylenders (instrumental) 3:14

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata