Imani Vol. 1
Blackalicious · 2015
57 min · 16 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of lyrical dexterity and soulful instrumentation that reflects personal and cultural introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with lyrical depth
- introspective moments for reflection
- soulful instrumentation and storytelling
- engaging personal and cultural themes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, 'Imani Vol. 1' marked Blackalicious' return after a lengthy hiatus since their last album, 'Blazing Arrow' in 2002. The duo, consisting of rapper Gift of Gab and producer Chief Xcel, sought to re-establish their presence in the alternative hip-hop scene while evolving their sound with contemporary influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· Jurassic 5· Del the Funky Homosapien
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Faith 1:23
- 2 Blacka 2:43
- 3 Ashes to Ashes 3:28
- 4 On Fire Tonight 2:40
- 5 Escape 4:40
- 6 The Sun 3:26
- 7 That Night 5:54
- 8 Inspired By 3:29
- 9 We Did It Again 3:55
- 10 I Like the Way You Talk 2:30
- 11 Twist of Time 3:12
- 12 The Blowup 4:01
- 13 Love’s Gonna Save the Day 3:13
- 14 Alpha and Omega 5:31
- 15 The Hourglass 3:22
- 16 Imani 3:31
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