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Planet of the Gods

Killah Priest · 2015

69 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop

A cosmic journey through intricate wordplay and dense metaphors, blending spirituality with the rawness of hip-hop.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Citrin Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Gods of E.Din — This track exemplifies Killah Priest's ability to weave mythology with personal introspection, creating a rich narrative that invites listeners into a deeper understanding of existence.
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    Creation of a Super God — In this track, Priest explores themes of divinity and self-creation, offering a thought-provoking commentary on power dynamics that resonates throughout the album.
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    I Destroyed you in Front of your Leaders — This song stands out for its raw confrontation of authority and systemic oppression, showcasing Priest's potent lyrical prowess and commitment to social commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective journey through cosmos
  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • laid-back beats for reflection
  • wave-like pacing invites immersion
  • thought-provoking themes and wordplay

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Critical Peak — Showcases ambitious thematic exploration and intricate lyrical content.
Themes
creation myths· divine narratives
Career context
Released on January 1, 2015, 'Planet of the Gods' marks Killah Priest's continued evolution as a solo artist after his 2010 album 'The Psychic World of Walter Reed'. At this point in his career, he had established himself as a thoughtful and philosophical voice within the underground hip-hop scene, building on his legacy from previous collaborations and solo projects.
Stylistic neighbors
Ras Kass· Canibus· Immortal Technique
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Tracklist

  • 1 The Arrival: One Hundred Milleniums Coming 1:26
  • 2 Citrin Start here 3:40
  • 3 Gods of E.Din 3:13
  • 4 Golden Pineapple of the Sun 3:22
  • 5 Starship Planet (Shi'un Qomah) 2:58
  • 6 Creation of a Super God 3:30
  • 7 The Vast Bottomless Sleep (Cosmos) 2:21
  • 8 PWOWR Glove 3:50
  • 9 L.Gigi (People of the Land of Nod) 3:34
  • 10 "Earth to Walter Reed, Come in Please" 2:43
  • 11 Mul.Apin Tablets 3:33
  • 12 Centrality of our Mythic Imagination 3:14
  • 13 Rogue Godz 2:32
  • 14 Color of Ideas 3:35
  • 15 Quantum Spirit of Creation 4:38
  • 16 Alien Stars 4:18
  • 17 I Destroyed you in Front of your Leaders 3:48
  • 18 Body of Light 3:36
  • 19 Gallery of the Gods 5:00
  • 20 Walt's Day Out 4:57

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