Melatonin Magik cover

Melatonin Magik

Canibus · 2010

69 min · 16 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

A dense tapestry of intricate wordplay woven into gritty, raw beats that challenge mainstream hip-hop norms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • dynamic progression through themes
  • intricate wordplay for detail lovers
  • gritty beats for late-night introspection
  • immersive experience for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, catchy tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2010, Canibus had already released several albums, with 'Melatonin Magik' being his seventh studio offering. This album arrived after a period marked by mixed commercial success and critical reception, positioning him as an underground figure in hip-hop while continuing to push artistic boundaries.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Melatonin Magik (intro) 2:13
  • 2 Melatonin Magik 4:59
  • 3 Kriminal Kindness 3:04
  • 4 Hip-Hop Black Ops 3:35
  • 5 The Dragon of Judah 3:17
  • 6 Post Traumatic Warlab Stress 5:52
  • 7 Air Strike (Pop Killer) 5:28
  • 8 Fraternity of the Impoverished 4:27
  • 9 Dead by Design 4:53
  • 10 Only Slaves D.R.E.A.M. 4:18
  • 11 Ripperland 3:50
  • 12 Stomp on Ya Brain 3:34
  • 13 Beat Butcher Get ’em 4:42
  • 14 Do It Live! 4:29
  • 15 Sharpshootaz Blazin’ Caps 5:33
  • 16 Gold & Bronze Magik 5:32

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