Oxymoron cover

Oxymoron

Schoolboy Q · 2014

59 min · 12 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop

A gritty exploration of street life layered with catchy hooks and introspective storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • catchy hooks and melodies
  • introspective storytelling moments
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 25, 2014, 'Oxymoron' was Schoolboy Q's major label debut following his breakthrough album 'Habits & Contradictions.' At this point in his career, he had gained significant attention from the hip-hop community and was poised to reach a wider audience, especially after being associated with the TDE label alongside Kendrick Lamar.
Stylistic neighbors
Kendrick Lamar· Isaiah Rashad· Ab-Soul

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gangsta 3:51
  • 2 Los Awesome 4:12
  • 3 Collard Greens 4:59
  • 4 What They Want 4:27
  • 5 Hoover Street 6:36
  • 6 Studio 4:38
  • 7 Prescription / Oxymoron 7:09
  • 8 The Purge 4:54
  • 9 Blind Threats 4:29
  • 10 Hell of a Night 4:32
  • 11 Break the Bank 5:54
  • 12 Man of the Year 3:36

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