Sour Soul
BadBadNotGood · 2015
32 min · 12 tracks · jazz
Jazz-infused hip-hop grooves intertwine with introspective lyrics and experimental instrumentation, creating a richly layered auditory experience.
Why this album works
'Sour Soul' was well-received, debuting at number 8 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart and earning praise for its innovative fusion of genres. The album has been influential within both the jazz and hip-hop communities, highlighting BadBadNotGood's role in revitalizing instrumental jazz within modern music.
- Best for
- short, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures introspective, contemplative moods
- Context
- Released in early 2015, 'Sour Soul' is BadBadNotGood's first collaboration with rapper Ghostface Killah, marking a significant evolution in their sound. This album followed their critically acclaimed project 'III', establishing them as pioneers in blending jazz and contemporary hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hiromi Uehara· Cannonball Adderley· Mélanie De Biasio
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- IV — Continues the blend of jazz and hip-hop with a more refined production approach.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mono 0:58
- 2 Sour Soul Standout 2:45
- 3 Six Degrees 3:40
- 4 Gunshowers Standout 3:03
- 5 Stark’s Reality 2:12
- 6 Tone’s Rap 2:58
- 7 Mind Playing Tricks Standout 2:37
- 8 Street Knowledge 3:24
- 9 Ray Gun 3:07
- 10 Nuggets of Wisdom 2:11
- 11 Food 3:23
- 12 Experience 2:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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