Sound of the City
Black Milk · 2005
40 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop · rapping
A gritty fusion of soulful beats and raw lyricism that captures the pulse of urban life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty urban storytelling vibes
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- short bursts of energy
- head-nodding groove for focus
- dynamic progression through tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, immersive pieces
- need instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Sound of the City' was released in January 2005, Black Milk was emerging as a significant voice in hip-hop, following his work with the group Slum Village. This debut solo album positioned him as a solo artist to watch, showcasing his production skills and unique lyrical style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flying Lotus· Madlib· Kendrick Lamar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:23
- 2 Nigga What 2:23
- 3 Danger 3:33
- 4 Pimp Cup 3:42
- 5 Duck 1:33
- 6 So Gone 2:31
- 7 This That 3:02
- 8 Dirty Horns (instrumental) 0:56
- 9 Bang Dis Shit 3:13
- 10 Swing Dat Far 2:26
- 11 Sound of the City 3:51
- 12 Dirty Guitar (instrumental) 1:27
- 13 Eternal 3:42
- 14 Applause 1:53
- 15 Holla Like U Know Me 3:20
- 16 Outro 0:27
- 17 [untitled] 1:04
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