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King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude

Pusha T · 2015

33 min · 10 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A stark exploration of street life layered with sharp lyricism over minimalist, haunting beats.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • reflective moments of street life
  • short tracks for quick sessions
  • lyrical depth for detail hunters

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, high-energy vibes
  • seek longer, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude' was released in December 2015, Pusha T was riding high after the critical success of his previous album, 'My Name Is My Name' (2013). This project served as a precursor to his highly anticipated follow-up album, further solidifying his place in hip-hop and showcasing his evolving artistry within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Freddie Gibbs· Kanye West· Jay-Z

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 2:33
  • 2 Untouchable 3:11
  • 3 M.F.T.R. 4:09
  • 4 Crutches, Crosses, Caskets 2:25
  • 5 M.P.A. 4:46
  • 6 Got Em Covered 3:15
  • 7 Keep Dealing 4:11
  • 8 Retribution 3:19
  • 9 F.I.F.A. 2:18
  • 10 Sunshine 3:12

What to play next

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