Laila's Wisdom
Rapsody · 2017
64 min · 14 tracks · underground hip-hop
A powerful blend of introspective lyricism and soulful production that challenges societal norms and celebrates resilience.
Why this album works
The album received widespread critical acclaim, landing on numerous year-end lists and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. Rapsody's work on Laila's Wisdom has notably influenced the discourse around female representation in hip-hop, positioning her as a key figure in the genre's evolution.
- Best for
- introspective lyricism with depth dynamic journey with emotional peaks soulful production that resonates
- Context
- Laila's Wisdom is Rapsody's sophomore album, following her critically acclaimed debut, The Idea of Beautiful. At this point, she had gained recognition within the underground hip-hop scene, collaborating with artists like Kendrick Lamar and being featured on his track 'Complexion.' This album solidified her position as a leading voice in contemporary hip-hop, showcasing her growth both as an artist and a storyteller.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kool Keith· Busdriver· Brotha Lynch Hung
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Laila’s Wisdom 3:15
- 2 Power Standout 5:35
- 3 Chrome (Like Ooh) 3:28
- 4 Pay Up 3:16
- 5 Ridin’ 4:52
- 6 Sassy 3:13
- 7 Nobody Standout 7:27
- 8 Black & Ugly Standout 4:09
- 9 You Should Know 6:17
- 10 A Rollercoaster Jam Called Love 5:19
- 11 U Used 2 Love Me 2:42
- 12 Knock on My Door 4:42
- 13 OooWeee 4:01
- 14 Jesus Coming 6:20
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