T2: Kontrakultur
Timbuktu · 2000
98 min · 26 tracks · hip-hop · reggae
Energetic Swedish hip-hop infused with reggae rhythms and socially conscious lyrics that challenge the status quo.
Why this album works
T2: Kontrakultur received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and lyrical depth, helping to elevate Timbuktu within the Swedish music scene. The album's impact is evident in its influence on subsequent hip-hop artists in Sweden and its role in shaping a more politically aware genre landscape.
- Best for
- dynamic journey through varied intensity wave-like pacing with energetic flow socially conscious themes for reflection
- Context
- Released in 2000, T2: Kontrakultur is Timbuktu's second album, following his debut, which established him as a prominent voice in Swedish hip-hop. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation for blending genres and addressing societal issues through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lee "Scratch" Perry· Dr. Alban· Snow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 1:06
- 2 MVH 4:06
- 3 På ettan 3:10
- 4 Mikrofonterapi Standout 4:33
- 5 Det räcker 4:22
- 6 Sedlighetsroteln Standout 4:08
- 7 T2 3:16
- 8 Pendelparanoia 4:03
- 9 Sydkraft 5:07
- 10 100,000 Headz Standout 4:18
- 11 T.L.O.V.E. 4:00
- 12 Vi e 4:03
- 13 Serieskandalen 4:23
Disc 2
- 1 Intro 1:05
- 2 Independent Moves 4:07
- 3 Rap 2:05
- 4 Careers 4:18
- 5 Absorb This 3:57
- 6 Northface 3:30
- 7 Reach 4:39
- 8 All the Wrong Reasons 3:45
- 9 Boiling Hot 4:47
- 10 We Gotta 4:34
- 11 The Ridiculous 3:27
- 12 Can I Breath 3:55
- 13 Servin' Portions 3:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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