Self Explanatory
Classified · 2009
73 min · 22 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant blend of clever wordplay and catchy hooks that showcases Canadian hip-hop’s diverse landscape.
Why this album works
'Self Explanatory' peaked at number 3 on the Canadian Albums Chart and featured the hit single 'Oh…Canada,' which became an anthem for national pride. The album's innovative structure, with its 'Choose Your Own Adventure' interludes, garnered attention for its unique approach to storytelling within hip-hop.
- Best for
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs dynamic journey with interludes wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Self Explanatory' was Classified's fifth studio album and marked a period of rising prominence in the Canadian hip-hop scene. Following his breakout success with 'Boy-Cottin' Sounds,' this album solidified his reputation as a leading voice in the genre, attracting both critical acclaim and commercial attention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Justin Bieber· Melanie Fiona· Kardinal Offishall· Belly· Chilly Gonzales· Snow· Kaytranada· k-os
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Self Explanatory 3:05
- 2 Get Out the Way 3:23
- 3 Choose Your Own Adventure 1 Standout 3:09
- 4 Up All Night 4:12
- 5 Quit While You’re Ahead 4:34
- 6 Inspiration 2:08
- 7 Choose Your Own Adventure 2 2:56
- 8 Anybody Listening 3:34
- 9 They Call This (Hip Hop) Standout 4:15
- 10 Oh…Canada Standout 3:22
- 11 Choose Your Own Adventure 3 4:05
- 12 Where Are You 3:23
- 13 Trouble 3:40
- 14 Used to Be 2:56
- 15 Breaking Up 4:11
- 16 One Track Mind 3:34
- 17 Choose Your Own Adventure 4 2:34
- 18 Things Are Looking Up 3:54
- 19 Still Got It 3:22
- 20 Loonie 3:36
- 21 Choose Your Own Adventure 5 2:43
- 22 Choose Your Own Adventure 6 1:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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