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Random Axe

Black Milk · 2011

41 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop · rapping

A gritty fusion of hard-hitting beats and sharp lyricism that navigates personal struggle and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gritty narratives of resilience
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • short bursts of intensity
  • engaging lyrical sharpness
  • for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, slow tracks
  • seek straightforward structures

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Random Axe' was released in January 2011, Black Milk was already an established name in the underground hip-hop scene, known for his innovative production and lyrical prowess. This album marked a notable collaboration with fellow Detroit artists Guilty Simpson and Sean Price, showcasing a collective strength after Black Milk's previous solo projects like 'Tronic' (2008).
Stylistic neighbors
Flying Lotus· Madlib· Kendrick Lamar

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Zoo Drugs 0:49
  • 2 Random Call 4:14
  • 3 Black Ops 3:04
  • 4 Chewbacca 4:06
  • 5 The Hex 3:03
  • 6 Understand This 2:17
  • 7 Everybody Nobody Somebody 3:32
  • 8 Jahphy Joe 3:43
  • 9 The Karate Kid 1:02
  • 10 Never Back Down 1:50
  • 11 Monster Babies 4:05
  • 12 Shirley C 3:26
  • 13 Another One 3:17
  • 14 4 in the Box 1:32
  • 15 Outro Smoutro 1:27

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