Top tracks — play these first
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Soul Is Heavy — The title track encapsulates the album’s core themes of struggle and hope through a haunting melody and powerful vocal delivery.
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Lucifer (No Doubt) — This opening track sets a strong tone for the album with its infectious rhythm and confrontational lyrics that challenge societal norms.
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Still I Rise — This song stands out for its uplifting message and resilience, showcasing Nneka’s ability to blend personal narrative with broader social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- introspective melodies for quiet moments
- rich emotional depth throughout
- thought-provoking themes for contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2012, 'Soul Is Heavy' marked Nneka's third studio album, following her breakthrough with 'Concrete Jungle' in 2005. At this point, she had established herself as a significant voice in the global music scene, blending African rhythms with contemporary soul and pop influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Janelle Monáe· Erykah Badu· Lianne La Havas
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lucifer (No Doubt) 4:35
- 2 Sleep 3:35
- 3 My Home 4:08
- 4 Shining Star 4:08
- 5 Restless 4:45
- 6 Don't Even Think 3:50
- 7 J 3:50
- 8 Stay 3:24
- 9 Soul Is Heavy 4:03
- 10 Do You Love Me Now 3:56
- 11 Valley 5:23
- 12 V.I.P. 3:53
- 13 Camouflage 3:40
- 14 God Knows Why 3:47
- 15 Still I Rise 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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