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The Body-Hat Syndrome

Digital Underground · 1993

74 min · 20 tracks · funk · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop

A playful blend of funk-infused beats and surreal lyricism that encapsulates the joy and chaos of early '90s hip-hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing experience
  • playful interludes and transitions
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • surreal, whimsical explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1993, Digital Underground was transitioning from their breakthrough success with 'Sex Packets' to further exploration of their eclectic sound. 'The Body-Hat Syndrome' marked their third studio album, showcasing a mix of humor and social commentary while continuing to build on the innovative style they had established in their earlier works.
Stylistic neighbors
A Tribe Called Quest· The Pharcyde· De La Soul

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Return of the Crazy One 4:39
  • 2 Doo Woo You 7:36
  • 3 Holly Wanstaho 3:35
  • 4 Bran Nu Swetta 4:58
  • 5 The Humpty Dance Awards 4:51
  • 6 Body-Hats, Part 1 1:36
  • 7 Dope-A-Delic (Do-U-B-Leeve-In-D-Flo?) 4:07
  • 8 Intermission 0:54
  • 9 Wussup Wit the Luv 6:35
  • 10 Digital Lover 4:38
  • 11 Carry the Way (Along Time) 4:15
  • 12 Body-Hats, Part 2 1:31
  • 13 Circus Entrance 1:54
  • 14 Jerkit Circus 4:50
  • 15 Circus Exit (The After-Nut) 0:43
  • 16 Shake & Bake 4:34
  • 17 Body-Hats, Part 3 3:07
  • 18 Do Ya Like It Dirty 4:45
  • 19 Bran Nu Sweat This Beat 0:33
  • 20 Wheee! 5:08

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