The Art of Storytelling
Slick Rick · 1999
73 min · 24 tracks · hip-hop
A vivid blend of storytelling and street narratives set against classic East Coast beats.
Top tracks — play these first
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Me & Nas Bring It to Your Hardest — This track showcases Slick Rick's lyrical prowess alongside Nas, blending their distinctive styles while emphasizing the art of storytelling through vivid imagery and wordplay.
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I Own America, Part 1 — This song highlights Slick Rick’s commentary on American culture, merging personal anecdotes with broader social observations, encapsulating his signature narrative approach.
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Trapped in Me — Here, Slick Rick delves into introspective themes, exploring identity and struggle with a compelling emotional depth that resonates throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic storytelling with playful delivery
- wave-like pacing with engaging highs
- immersive narratives for attentive listeners
- live performances that enhance experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek fast-paced instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, The Art of Storytelling is Slick Rick's first album after a lengthy hiatus following his 1994 album, Behind Bars. By this time, he was a well-respected figure in hip-hop, known for his unique narrative style and playful lyricism, but faced challenges in maintaining relevance amidst the evolving hip-hop landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Doug E. Fresh· Biz Markie· Kool Moe Dee
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jail Skit 1:20
- 2 Kill Niggaz 2:49
- 3 Street Talkin’ 3:41
- 4 Me & Nas Bring It to Your Hardest 2:36
- 5 I Own America, Part 1 3:08
- 6 Bugsy Radio Skit 0:19
- 7 Who Rotten ’Em 3:28
- 8 2 Way Street 3:32
- 9 King Piece in the Chess Game 3:19
- 10 Trapped in Me 3:41
- 11 Impress the Kid 3:34
- 12 Q-Tip & Peter Gunz Skit 0:35
- 13 I Run This 4:08
- 14 Frozen 3:11
- 15 Why, Why, Why 3:22
- 16 Adults Only 4:16
- 17 Memories 4:05
- 18 Unify 3:58
- 19 Bugzy Radio Skit 0:17
- 20 I Own America, Part 2 3:30
- 21 CEO Outro 0:04
- 22 We Turn It On 3:35
- 23 La Di Da Di (live) 4:36
- 24 The Show (live) 6:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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