Sound of a Rebel
Outlandish · 2009
49 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and world music influences, blending catchy hooks with socially conscious lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Levanta (feat. Mala Rodriguez, Yadam) — This track exemplifies the album's cross-cultural appeal, featuring powerful verses that celebrate resilience and unity against odds, enhanced by its infectious beat.
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Feels Like Saving the World — With its uplifting message and catchy chorus, this track captures the essence of hope and activism that runs throughout the album, making it a standout anthem.
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Sound of a Rebel — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of defiance and empowerment, showcasing Outlandish's unique style while encouraging listeners to embrace their individuality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hip-hop with world influences and socially conscious lyrics, showcasing strong composition but uneven execution.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with prominent hooks, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate world music elements, such as Spanish guitar and rhythmic percussion, blending seamlessly with hip-hop beats.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- uplifting anthems for motivation
- socially conscious themes of action
- for group celebrations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2009, Outlandish was riding high after their previous success with 'Closer Than Veins', making 'Sound of a Rebel' their fourth studio album. This release followed a brief hiatus, during which the group contemplated their musical direction and aimed to expand their global appeal through diverse collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nneka· The Roots· Talib Kweli
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rock All Day 3:59
- 2 Feels Like Saving the World 4:18
- 3 Levanta (feat. Mala Rodriguez, Yadam) 4:33
- 4 Keep the Record on Play 3:27
- 5 Always Remember 3:53
- 6 The Emperor's New Beat 3:47
- 7 Let Off Some Steam 3:40
- 8 Amen 4:22
- 9 Someday 3:43
- 10 Dale Duro 3:57
- 11 Crash n' Burn 5:17
- 12 Sound of a Rebel 4:11
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