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Place 54

Hocus Pocus · 2007

61 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and jazz, showcasing intricate rhythms and playful lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • playful lyricism for lighthearted moments
  • dynamic journey with varied emotions
  • for relaxed afternoon vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike long, immersive tracks
  • prefer straightforward, single-focused albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'Place 54' is Hocus Pocus's third studio album, following their second album 'The D-Day Album' from 2005. At this point, the band had established themselves as a prominent figure in the French hip-hop scene, known for their unique blend of genres that incorporates live instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Lil Wayne· B.G.· Yo Gotti

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Place 54 5:00
  • 2 Quitte à t’aimer 5:16
  • 3 Smile 3:21
  • 4 Recyclé 3:30
  • 5 Normal 3:00
  • 6 Vocab! prélude 2:25
  • 7 Vocab! 4:06
  • 8 Mr tout le monde 3:58
  • 9 Tournée 3:17
  • 10 Move On 2:26
  • 11 Touriste 4:11
  • 12 Je la soul 4:05
  • 13 Histoire d’une VHS 4:55
  • 14 Voyage immobile 8:43
  • 15 Smile (acoustic) 3:38

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata