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Hoopla

Speech · 1999

70 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop

A blend of reflective lyricism and eclectic beats that captures the essence of late '90s hip-hop experimentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Clocks in Sync With Mine — This track exemplifies Speech's introspective style, addressing themes of time and existence through a layered narrative that resonates deeply.
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    The Mountain of Lonely — In this song, Speech delves into feelings of isolation with poignant lyrics, offering listeners an emotional landscape that showcases his lyrical prowess.
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    Redemption Song — A reinterpretation of Bob Marley's classic, this version integrates personal reflection on struggle and resilience, highlighting Speech's ability to bridge genres.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Clocks in Sync With Mine

    The song features a moment where the narrative shifts from external observations to deep self-reflection about personal growth.

    This transition emphasizes the contrast between societal pressures and individual experiences, making the listener reevaluate their own journey.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Do You Know How to Get to Highway 85 0:45
  • 2 Clocks in Sync With Mine 5:36
  • 3 The Hey Song 4:49
  • 4 I Think Yin Is Having a Baby, but I Don't Know 0:21
  • 5 Our Image 5:55
  • 6 Movin' On 3:52
  • 7 Which Radio Station Has the Guts 0:15
  • 8 The Mountain of Lonely 6:04
  • 9 Are You Still With Me 0:13
  • 10 Slave of it All 5:52
  • 11 Leave a Message...Bye Bye 0:13
  • 12 Sumtimes I Do 5:11
  • 13 Yeah Yeah 5:14
  • 14 Real Love 5:27
  • 15 Shut Down Our Mind Machine 1:03
  • 16 The List Goes On 4:58
  • 17 Redemption Song 6:14
  • 18 If Life is a River 4:27
  • 19 The Hey Song (remix) 4:15

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