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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • introspective, contemplative moods
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career 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
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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 2:45
  • 3 Six Degrees 3:40
  • 4 Gunshowers 3:03
  • 5 Stark’s Reality 2:12
  • 6 Tone’s Rap 2:58
  • 7 Mind Playing Tricks 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

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