Poor People's Day
Bigg Jus · 2005
44 min · 13 tracks · underground hip-hop
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde beats and incisive lyrics that challenge societal norms and explore the complexities of urban life.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Is Poor People’s Day — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of social justice and economic disparity, blending personal narrative with broader critiques.
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Supa Nigga — This track stands out for its raw energy and boldness, confronting stereotypes while showcasing Jus's distinctive lyrical style.
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Energy Harvester (Swallow the Sun) — With its complex layering of sounds, this track exemplifies the album’s experimental edge, merging abstract concepts with visceral imagery.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Supa Nigga
The verse shifts from personal reflection to a direct confrontation of societal expectations and racial stereotypes.
This structural pivot heightens the impact by contrasting personal identity against collective societal pressures.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everything Must Coincide 1:16
- 2 Supa Nigga 3:30
- 3 Energy Harvester (Swallow the Sun) 4:21
- 4 This Is Poor People’s Day 4:32
- 5 Orbital Mechanics 4:32
- 6 Halogen Lanterns 6:22
- 7 Illustrations of Hieronymus Bosch… That 1467 Shit 3:32
- 8 Night Before 3:41
- 9 Eerie Silence 1:25
- 10 When They Start… 1997 Uptop Shit 3:55
- 11 Memories of You 1:57
- 12 Anything You See Fit (Change by Design) 3:59
- 13 Been Here Forever 1:16
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