Solid Steel Presents: Herbal Blend
The Herbaliser · 2003
62 min · 23 tracks · jazz
A vibrant collage of hip-hop beats and jazz samples intertwined with playful lyricism and inventive production techniques.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Number Song (Cut Chemist Party mix) — This track exemplifies The Herbaliser's knack for blending catchy hooks with intricate rhythms, showcasing both their production skill and musicality.
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Gangster Boogie — With its infectious groove and clever wordplay, this track captures the essence of The Herbaliser's style, making it a fan favorite that epitomizes their sound.
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Pushin' On — This track stands out for its uplifting energy and smooth integration of jazz elements into hip-hop, highlighting the band's signature fusion style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful lyricism with vibrant beats
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- energetic vibe for social settings
- freestyle moments spark creativity
- collage of sounds invites exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek serious, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2003, The Herbaliser, already known for their innovative blend of jazz and hip-hop, released 'Solid Steel Presents: Herbal Blend' as a follow-up to their previous album, 'Something Wicked This Way Comes'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation within the underground scene while also gaining wider recognition through collaborations and remixes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bonobo· Jazzyfatnastees· Amon Tobin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 HerbalBlend Intro 2:42
- 2 Laying the Trap / Verbal Anime (a cappella) 1:21
- 3 The Broken Clock 2:42
- 4 Riddim Killa 2:07
- 5 Exotica 1:56
- 6 Las Chicas (The Herbaliser remix) / Analyze (a cappella) 4:07
- 7 Gangster Boogie 3:18
- 8 Uzi (Pinky Ring) (instrumental) / It Ain't Nothin' (a cappella) 2:37
- 9 Fuck the Police (instrumental) / Sucker MC's (instrumental) 1:53
- 10 The Number Song (Cut Chemist Party mix) 3:14
- 11 Tea & Beer (Freestyle) 1:36
- 12 Pushin' On 3:18
- 13 Slick Cat 1:23
- 14 It's Up to You 3:20
- 15 Time to Build (P Brothers remix) 1:05
- 16 Juice Crew Law 3:57
- 17 Mella (The Herbaliser Drive Faster mix) 3:52
- 18 Stars and Rockets 1:29
- 19 The Chase 1:00
- 20 Groove Is in the Heart (Jelly Jam Beats) 1:56
- 21 Snake Bite (The Herbaliser remix) 2:49
- 22 Arkade Funk 4:24
- 23 World Destruction / The Missing Suitcase 5:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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