Kartagina cover

Kartagina

O.S.T.R. · 2014

63 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · political hip-hop

A vivid blend of jazzy instrumentals and sharp lyrics that reflect the struggles of urban life in Poland.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with resolution
  • sharp lyrics reflecting urban struggles
  • wave-like pacing across tracks
  • engaging narratives in every song

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike introspective lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2014, 'Kartagina' was O.S.T.R.'s sixth studio album, following his acclaimed 2012 project 'Cztery Słowa'. At this point in his career, he had already established himself as a prominent figure in Polish hip-hop, known for his intricate wordplay and social critique.
Stylistic neighbors
J Dilla· MF DOOM· A Tribe Called Quest

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:33
  • 2 Żywy lub martwy 3:57
  • 3 Side Effects 4:28
  • 4 Kartagina 4:49
  • 5 Więzień własnych granic 3:50
  • 6 Hiphop Hooligans 4:30
  • 7 Hołd bloków absolwentom 3:26
  • 8 Długi 3:55
  • 9 Nie słuchać przed trzydziestką 3:30
  • 10 Shotgun 3:30
  • 11 Dead Man Funk 3:41
  • 12 What Is the Question 2:29
  • 13 Garri Kasparow 5:45
  • 14 Miejmy to za sobą 3:48
  • 15 Przyjaciel diabła 3:58
  • 16 Ostatni track 4:24
  • 17 Outro 2:21

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