Released 17 years ago this June
Jhelli Beam
Busdriver · 2009
50 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · underground hip-hop
A kaleidoscopic blend of abstract wordplay and eclectic beats that challenges the norms of hip-hop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with unexpected shifts
- abstract wordplay for curious minds
- for concentrated listening
- peaks and valleys of energy
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward, catchy tunes
- prefer consistent pacing throughout
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2009, Busdriver was already an established figure in the underground hip-hop scene, having released several albums since his debut in 2002. 'Jhelli Beam' marked a continuation of his artistic evolution, following the critically acclaimed 'The Weather' from 2005 and showcasing his unique narrative style and lyrical complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· MF DOOM· Shabazz Palaces
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Split Seconds (Between Nannies and Swamis) 4:16
- 2 Me-Time (With the Pulmonary Palimpsest) 2:36
- 3 Handfuls of Sky 5:08
- 4 Scoliosis Jones 2:36
- 5 Least Favorite Rapper 3:23
- 6 Quebec and Back 4:07
- 7 Do the Wop 3:02
- 8 World Agape 2:16
- 9 Manchuria 3:48
- 10 Unsafe Sextet / Gilded Hearts of Booklovers 5:11
- 11 Happy Insider 3:29
- 12 I've Always Known 2:37
- 13 Fishy Face 5:09
- 14 Sorry. Fuckers 3:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.